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911�Թ�’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship has earned six national rankings for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, further cementing its reputation as one of the region’s premier destinations for graduate business education.

In the new rankings for 2026, 911�Թ� placed No. 46 on the Best International Business Master’s Programs list, making it the highest-ranked institution – public or private – in northern Ohio for that program. New this year, U.S. News produced 11 standalone rankings of popular specialties. These areas are offered through concentrations and coursework that often award credit toward schools' broader MBA program degrees. 911�Թ� earned a spot on the Best Information Systems Master’s Programs list at No. 101 and on the Best Business Schools list (for the full-time MBA program) at No. 121, where it ranks as the highest-ranked institution in northern Ohio. Additionally, the university’s graduate programs in business analytics, accounting and finance earned national recognition: No. 140 on the Best Business Analytics Master’s Programs list (the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio), No. 162 on the Best Accounting Programs list (the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio) and No. 170 on the Best Finance Master’s Programs list (the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio).

“We are delighted to once again be among the nation’s best as recognized by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings reflect the college’s commitment to graduate business education, faculty excellence and positive student outcomes,” said Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D., dean of 911�Թ�’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship develops tomorrow’s business leaders for a changing world through undergraduate, graduate, certificate and co-curricular programs. Employing an entrepreneurial mindset, the college generates positive impact through top-tier research, innovative education and meaningful engagement with the business community. The college’s graduate offerings include MBA programs – both full-time in-person and online – as well as specialized master’s degrees in accounting, business analytics and economics, with multiple flexible delivery formats to fit the needs of working professionals.

The college’s six rankings are part of a strong showing for 911�Թ� overall. The university earned 20 national honors in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with seven programs placing in the top 100. For the complete list of 911�Թ�’s new graduate school rankings for 2026 by U.S. News, visit www.kent.edu/today/news/kent-state-earns-20-national-honors-us-news-2026-best-graduate-schools-rankings.

U.S. News collects graduate school data annually to present the most current figures on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students compare institutions as they weigh their options and ultimately decide which school best fits their needs. For more information about the U.S. News 2026 rankings of Best Graduate Schools, visit .

For more information about 911�Թ�’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, visit www.kent.edu/business.