The universities in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have received high rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 list of best colleges, with Carnegie Mellon University being highlighted as one of the top institutions.
Rankings of Pittsburgh Universities:
- Carnegie Mellon University: No. 14 nationally
- University of Pittsburgh: No. 59 nationally
- Duquesne University: No. 156 nationally
- Robert Morris University: No. 219 nationally
- Chatham University: No. 236 nationally
- Point Park University: No. 332 nationally
Best Regional Universities:
- Seton Hill University: No. 39
- Carlow University: No. 68
- La Roche University: No. 134
Rankings in Specialized Areas:
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Undergraduate Business Programs:
- Carnegie Mellon University: No. 6
- University of Pittsburgh: No. 39
- Duquesne University: No. 176
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Undergraduate Computer Science Program:
- Carnegie Mellon University: No. 1
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Undergraduate Engineering Programs:
- Carnegie Mellon University: No. 8
- University of Pittsburgh: No. 46
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Bachelor’s Nursing Programs:
- University of Pittsburgh: No. 12
- Duquesne University: No. 56
- Carlow University: No. 336
- Robert Morris University: No. 394
Determination of Rankings:
These rankings were based on various measures of academic quality and graduate success across more than 1,700 institutions. To qualify for rankings, schools had to meet specific criteria, including regional accreditation, a focus on a large number of baccalaureate degrees, and a minimum enrollment of undergraduates.
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