Pace students can be confident they will graduate from a reputable, recognized private university. Our administration, faculty, and student body works hard–and it shows! Keep reading to discover some of our many accolades.
Top Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranked Pace University as a top-35 performer in social mobility. Many other Pace programs have been individually ranked by the organization, including the University’s online bachelor’s degree programs which have been top-rated for twelve years in a row, scoring near the 90th percentile in 2023 for how well faculty are trained in distance education.
In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Pace’s MSIT degree one of the Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs (#37) as well as one of the Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans (#20). The MA in Homeland Security degree was ranked a Best Online Master’s Program in Criminal Justice (#40).
Best Value Schools also ranks our BS in Professional Technology Studies a top-ten Best Cybercrime Degree Online.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Here are some key highlights for Pace from the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings:
- No. 37 in Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs (2025)
- No. 20 in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans (2025)
- No. 40 in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs (2025)
- No. 45 in Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs (2025)
- No. 67 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (2025)
- No. 38 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs (2025)
- No. 88 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs (2025)
- No. 107 in Best Online MBA Programs (2025)
The Equality of Opportunity Project
In a study using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pace was ranked first in New York and second in the nation for our ability to help students rise above the financial circumstances of their parents post-graduation.
PayScale
The popular compensation and career website PayScale.com ranks Pace University in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
Military Times
US service members and their families dedicate their lives to our country, so we are proud that our online bachelor’s degree programs were voted “Best for Vets” in 2017.
NSA-Recognized
The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE), a quality standard employers recognize.
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