by our College Data Analytics TeamBest programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for best students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Duke University, our #1 school for best. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. About 41 best degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $83,388 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. See the full best program report for Duke University
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
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