University of North Texas 
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas earned recognition across multiple
disciplines in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, with numerous programs placing among the nation’s top 100 and several achieving
top 25 and top 10 status.
“These rankings reflect the continued dedication of our faculty and the success of
our students across a wide range of disciplines,” said Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs Michael McPherson. “We’re proud to see our programs recognized
for both excellence and upward momentum.”
UNT’s programs in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences continue to stand out nationally, with multiple specialties ranked among the best
in the country.
The Department of Public Administration master’s degree in public administration came
in at No. 1 in Texas and No. 10 in the nation in local government management. For
the first time, it received a ranking in the public finance and budgeting category
where it sits at No. 1 in the state and 23 in the nation. In the homeland security
and emergency management category, the college remains top in the state and came in
at No. 6 overall.
Several other programs in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences also ranked
among the top in Texas, including rehabilitation counseling and audiology, reflecting
the college’s continued impact in preparing students for high-demand fields serving
communities across the state.
“It’s always an honor to receive rankings that reflect the high quality of our programs,
expertise of our faculty and the impact of our work in the communities we serve,”
said Nicole Dash, dean of the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences.
In the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, UNT was recognized with multiple top 100 placements, including production/operations
and supply chain management, reinforcing the strength of its programs in logistics
and operations. The college also saw new rankings for real estate, information systems,
management, marketing, business analytics and accounting, highlighting continued growth
across its graduate offerings.
Additional programs earning national recognition include materials engineering, fine
arts and the part-time MBA program.