Celebrating Carnegie Mellon’s Historic U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 

Dear Members of the CMU Community:

I am delighted to share that today, U.S. News & World Report published its 2027 Best Colleges undergraduate rankings, with Carnegie Mellon University reaching a historic high — rising six spots to No. 14 nationally. Overall, CMU continues to demonstrate exceptional strength across undergraduate academic programs, earning No. 1 rankings in nine specialties, including the top spots in undergraduate computer science and computer engineering, as well as top 5 placements in 17 categories and top 10 recognition across 25 categories.

These outstanding results reflect the ambition, excellence and momentum that define our university, and stand in tribute to the faculty, leadership and staff across Carnegie Mellon whose exemplary vision and dedication make this shared success possible.

This year’s rankings place greater emphasis on outcomes after graduation, an area where CMU continues to shine. At a time when students and their families are looking closely at the return on investment of a college education, Carnegie Mellon ranks No. 3 nationally for Graduate Earnings by Academic Major — a powerful affirmation of the enduring value of a CMU education.

I encourage you to read the CMU news story for more details. Above all, as we celebrate this achievement, we do so with our sights trained on the future — advancing the bold ambitions that will define Carnegie Mellon’s next chapter and deepen the ongoing impact of our Tartan community on the world.

Warm regards,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair