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About Pace

Rankings and Awards

Nationally Ranked Success

At Pace University, the numbers speak for themselves. Ranked #1 in the nation for experiential learning and environmental law, recognized among the best colleges in America, and consistently ranked in the top 10% for return on investment, Pace delivers a powerful education with proven outcomes. 

Overall Rankings
Rankings by School
Athletics Achievements

#1

private College or University in the US for Outstanding Commitment to Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning (Source: Forage)

Top 20

schools that Foster Diversity and Inclusion (Source: STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine)

#1

in the Nation for Environmental Law (Source: U.S. News & World Report)

Return on Investment

Top 6%

Nationally for Return on Investment (Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

Top 9%

of US Colleges Providing the Best Bachelor's Degree Based on Salary Potential (Source: PayScale.com)

Top 10%

of US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment (Source: PayScale.com)

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One of the Best

Student Outcomes

95%

of the Class of 2023 was employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation

Top 11%

of US Colleges with the Highest-Earning Alumni (Source: PayScale.com)

 

Ten percentage points higher

Employment rate higher than the national average for the past five years (Source: NACE FDS Survey)

Rankings by School

Our commitment to academic excellence, real-world learning, and career readiness is recognized by top industry rankings year after year. From being a national leader in environmental law to earning accolades for nursing, performing arts, business, and computer science, our schools are shaping the next generation of innovators, changemakers, and leaders. Explore the latest rankings that showcase how Pace delivers on its promise of opportunity and success.

    • #2 Best Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York
      (Source: CollegeFactual.com)
    • Top 7% of US Colleges Providing the Best Return on Investment for Humanities Majors
      (Source: PayScale.com)
    • Top 9% of US Colleges for Communication Majors Providing the Best Bachelor's Degree Based on Salary Potential
      (Source: PayScale.com)
    • Top 13% of US Colleges That Provide the Best Return on Investment for Social Work & Criminal Justice Majors
      (Source: PayScale.com)
    • #21 Best Online Master's in Homeland Security Degree Programs
      (Source: Intelligent.com)
    • #6 Best Finance and Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York
      (Source: CollegeFactual.com)
    • Top 5 for Job Placement in LinkedIn Top MBAs 
      (Source: LinkedIn)
    • #4 Best Entertainment Management Degree Program
      (Source: Best Value Schools)
    • Best MBA Programs of 2025
      (Source: Fortune.com)
    • Dual Accreditation in Business and Accounting
      Fewer than 2% of schools worldwide offering business degree programs share this elite distinction by (Source: AACSB International).
    • Top 20 Schools for Acting and Theater
      (Source: TheWrap.com)
    • #4 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway (2023–2024 Season)
      (Source: Playbill)
    • One of the Top 27 Acting Colleges in America
      (Source: Backstage.com)
    • One of the Best College Dance Programs for 2024 in America
      (Source: DanceUS.org)
    • Top 21% Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools
      (Source: CollegeFactual.com)
    • Top 28% Best Education Bachelor's Degree Schools
      (Source: CollegeFactual.com)
    • One of the Best Colleges for Education in New York
      (Source: Niche.com)
    • Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
      (Source: Center for Academic Excellence)
    • #4 Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York
      (Source: CollegeFactual.com)
    • One of 84 Universities in the US Cyber Command Academic Engagement Network
      (Source: Cybercom.mil)
    • #15 Best Master's in Software Engineering Programs
      (Source: TechGuide)

Athletics Achievements

From a recent national title to NCAA tournament appearances, Pace’s teams bring competitive excellence, while support systems and spirit squads build an unbeatable sense of community and pride on campus.

  • Pace Baseball Wins First NE-10 Tournament Championship
    In 2023, Pace Baseball secured its first NE-10 Tournament Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time.
  • Pace Women’s Lacrosse Wins NCAA National Championship
    The Women’s Lacrosse team claimed the NCAA National Championship trophy in 2023. Both the Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams are traditionally ranked in the national polls.
  • Pace Men’s Lacrosse Achieves Historic NCAA Tournament Win
    In 2024, Men’s Lacrosse finished the season with a 13-4 record, secured their first NCAA Tournament win in program history, advanced to the quarterfinals, and earned multiple USILA All-American honors.
  • Pace ESports Ranked #1 in the Nation
    —Esports Foundry (2023)

Pace University female lacrosse players playing in a game.