Posted on September 23, 2026 by Wendy Frost
The Carlos Alvarez College of Business at The University of Texas at San Antonio has achieved the highest undergraduate ranking in its history, climbing to No. 89 nationally among public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Undergraduate Business Programs rankings.
U.S. News and World Report Top 100 ranking
The ranking assessed overall academic quality of business programs based on survey responses from top business school officials. To appear on these surveys, undergraduate business programs must be accredited by AACSB International.
“This is exciting news for the college,” said Jonathon Halbesleben, dean of the Alvarez College of Business. “We’ve set an ambitious goal of becoming a top 50 public business school, and this is a step in the right direction.”
Rising 45 places this year, the college had the largest position increase of any of the ranked undergraduate business programs.
“As part of the college’s strategic plan, we’re focusing on improving student outcomes, continuing to build our research reputation and securing the resources we need to make this progress sustainable,” said Halbesleben. “We’ve made remarkable progress on all these fronts this year. That story is getting out among our peers, and it shows in our rankings.”
For additional information about the rankings and methodology, visit usnews.com.
— Wendy Frost
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About the Carlos Alvarez College of Business
Nationally ranked and recognized, the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at The University of Texas at San Antonio is empowering the next generation of business students to accelerate socioeconomic growth. With almost 5,000 students, including 44% first-gen, the Alvarez College of Business is one of the top public business schools in Texas offering comprehensive programming through the doctoral level. As a data-driven business school, the Alvarez College of Business delivers future-focused educational programs that provide applied business skills in areas of high-workforce demand. A Tier One institution, the college is accredited by AACSB International.
