Stevens Continues to Rank Among Best Colleges in the U.S.
Stevens Institute of Technology ranks No. 80 among the best universities in the United States, according to the U.S. News & World Report annual list of college rankings released today.
In addition to the university ranking, Stevens was ranked No. 48 on U.S. News’ list of “Most Innovative Schools” in the nation — one of the only two schools from New Jersey to make the list, along with Princeton — No. 70 in “Best Value Schools.”
At the program level, Stevens made the Top 100 in two best overall undergraduate program categories: Computer Science Programs, shooting up 22 spots to No. 78, and Engineering Programs, at No. 77.
Year over year, the return on investment for a Stevens degree remains among the highest in the nation — most recently ranked No. 45 on LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2025 list and recognized in “Dream School,” higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo’s new book. The Class of 2024, 96.8% of which secured outcomes within six months of graduation, had a record average salary of $84,800.
Stevens' commitment to future-ready education is exemplified by SUCCESS (Stevens Undergraduate Core Curriculum: Essential Skills for Success), which launched last fall. This innovative program equips all undergraduates with crucial 21st-century skills like leadership, ethics, and technological literacy. SUCCESS's dynamic nature ensures it evolves with emerging technologies and societal needs, continuing Stevens' tradition of producing graduates prepared to lead in the digital economy.
U.S. News, a widely recognized leader in rankings, has been publishing its annual list of best colleges and universities since 1983. The rankings are based on factors such as graduation rates, social mobility and graduate indebtedness.
Find the complete U.S. News “2026 Best Colleges” rankings, as well as methodologies, here.
