San José State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business is proud to announce its recognition as the #1 ranked public undergraduate business school within the California State University (CSU) system and a top 100 undergraduate business program in the nation, according to the latest rankings released by Poets&Quants For Undergrads. SJSU is the only public undergraduate school in California featured in this ranking.
Additionally, in December, the college received recognition from the online publication for its hybrid MBA program for the second consecutive year, ranking #2 among public schools in California.
“For the first time in our history, we have broken into the top 100 schools in the nation — and we are the #1 CSU business school! These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation and student success. We are excited for what’s ahead — this is just the beginning!” said Rangapriya Kannan, dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.
Poets&Quants For Undergrads, a leading online publication for undergraduate business education news, annually evaluates and ranks the best undergraduate business programs in the United States. Their methodology considers a comprehensive set of factors, including admissions standards, academic excellence and career outcomes.
One key element of the ranking is the assessment of the academic experience, which evaluates a business school’s ability to nurture, challenge and grow young minds. SJSU received an impressive academic experience score of 80.5 (out of a scale of 100), demonstrating its commitment to providing a transformative educational journey for its business students.
This exceptional score, combined with strong performance across other metrics, reflects the college’s dedication to providing students with a robust and relevant business education. SJSU’s location in the heart of Silicon Valley offers unparalleled access to industry leaders, internship opportunities and real-world learning experiences.
Learn more about the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.
Lucas College and Graduate School of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni consistently make a significant impact in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Many graduates have gone on to excel in various industries, with a notable presence in Silicon Valley. These organizations recognize and value the exceptional education and skills our alumni bring to their roles, making San José State University a key contributor to the region’s thriving economy. With competitive tuition and outstanding career outcomes, our college is among the top institutions for return on investment (ROI), delivering unparalleled value for money in higher education. We offer MBA, PMBA, MSFA, MSAA and MSTM degrees at the graduate level and 14 different BSBA concentrations at the undergraduate level, the largest set of offerings among the CSUs. These include accounting, accounting information systems, business analytics, corporate accounting & finance, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, hospitality, tourism, & event management, human resources management, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, and operations & supply chain management.
This story was originally published in the SJSU NewsCenter, San José State’s Official News Source.