{"id":208125,"date":"2026-04-18T20:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/umass-dartmouth-graduate-programs-earn-national-recognition-fall-river-herald-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:38:34","slug":"umass-dartmouth-graduate-programs-earn-national-recognition-fall-river-herald-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/umass-dartmouth-graduate-programs-earn-national-recognition-fall-river-herald-news\/","title":{"rendered":"UMass Dartmouth graduate programs earn national recognition – Fall River Herald News"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, with 32 programs across five academic colleges ranked among the best in the nation.
The recognition highlights the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success, according to a community announcement.
The Charlton College of Business received rankings in eight categories for its full-time, in-person Master of Business Administration specialties. Seven of these programs placed among the top 100 public universities nationwide.
The MBA concentration in supply chain management is ranked No. 56 nationally and No. 1 among public universities in New England. The international business concentration is ranked No. 50 nationally and No. 1 among public institutions in New England.
Other MBA specialties ranked nationally include information systems (No. 101), management (No. 104), marketing (No. 111), business analytics (No. 140), accounting (No. 148), and finance (No. 170).
The College of Arts and Sciences received national recognition in four categories: public affairs programs (No. 129), earth sciences programs (No. 138), chemistry programs (No. 171), and education schools (No. 185). Each ranks among the top four public university programs in Massachusetts.
The College of Engineering is ranked No. 173 in the nation among Best Engineering Schools. Among specialty programs, computer engineering is ranked No. 103, biomedical engineering No. 117, and electrical engineering No. 125.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts is ranked No. 54 nationally for Best Fine Arts Programs, placing it among the top 30% of programs in the country and second among public universities in New England.
The University of Massachusetts School of Law continues to gain recognition for its impact-driven legal education, particularly in public service. The program is ranked No. 26 nationally for graduates entering public interest law, highlighting its leadership in preparing students for careers that serve communities and advance justice.
The law school was also ranked in multiple additional categories, including best law schools, part-time law programs, business law, clinical training, constitutional law, contracts law, criminal law, dispute resolution, environmental law, health care law, intellectual property law, international law, tax law, and trial advocacy.
The rankings are a testament to the outstanding work of the faculty in ensuring that the programs remain current, innovative, and aligned with the evolving needs of students and the workforce, according to the announcement.
“This recognition underscores the strength and real-world relevance of Charlton’s MBA programs,” Madan Annavarjula, dean of the Charlton College of Business, said. “Across supply chain management, analytics, and finance, we’re preparing graduates to lead with confidence in a fast-changing global economy.”
The recognition also acknowledges the strengths and well-earned reputation of graduate education in the visual arts at UMass Dartmouth, according to Denise Baxter, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
“Our students are actively engaging with the broader cultural and professional landscapes in meaningful and impactful ways,” Baxter said.
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