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title: "Rankings and Return on Investment (ROI)"
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# Rankings and Return on Investment (ROI)

Recognition & Rankings

A Top Ranked University Minutes from New York City

**Manhattan University earns national recognition year after year for academic excellence, return on investment, and student outcomes.**

Rankings tell a story, and ours is one of measurable value. From *The Wall Street Journal* and *U.S. News and World Report* to *Washington Monthly* and *The Princeton Review*, Manhattan University is consistently recognized among the nation's leading institutions for academic quality, career preparation, and the kind of return that transforms a degree into a launching pad. Located minutes from Midtown Manhattan, our students gain access to the internships, employers, and industries that define modern careers, and the rankings below reflect what that combination delivers: a respected education, strong outcomes, and a community committed to student success.

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Top 10%

of U.S. colleges 

(*Wall Street Journal*, 2025)

 

Top 4%

for salary impact relative to tuition

(*Wall Street Journal*, 2025)

 

28th

Best Regional University in the North

(*U.S. News and World Report*)

 

Top 50

Master's University

(*Washington Monthly*)

 

 

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Top 5

Private institutions in New York

 

 

$152,400

average mid-career salary\*

 

 

87%

of alumni work in their desired field

 

 

\#1

for Catholic institutions in the Northeast

 

 

Top 50

nationally for high salaries earned by graduates

 

 

78%

of students gain job-related experience

 

Return on Investment

A Manhattan University Degree Pays Off

ROI. When it comes to paying for college, those three little letters make all the difference. Attending Manhattan University is one of the best educational investments you can make, and our graduates prove it. Jaspers go on to careers at international companies like IBM, Google, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo, with mid-career earnings and job placement outcomes that consistently outperform expectations. From starting salaries to long term career trajectory, a Manhattan University education delivers measurable value.

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Best Colleges in the North

U.S. News and World Report

The University ranked 28th in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best regional colleges and universities in the North.

Manhattan University is designated as one of the top ranked schools in the Best Colleges rankings that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active duty service members pay for their degrees.

Additionally, the School of Engineering was ranked among the top 50 undergraduate engineering programs in the nation that do not offer a doctorate.

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Best Colleges and ROI Rankings

Wall Street Journal

Manhattan University was recognized as the 52nd best college in the U.S. out of 500, according to *The Wall Street Journal’s* 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, placing the University in the top 10%.

The University achieved an overall score of 80 out of 100, further solidifying its commitment to student success, academic excellence, and future job readiness.

When ranked by salary, the University placed in the top 4% for the salary impact for its graduates relative to tuition costs. The University also scored a salary impact score of 99 out of 100 and an average value added to graduate salary of $59,669.

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Nation’s Best Institutions for Undergraduates

The Princeton Review

Manhattan earned the distinction of being one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, and one of the best colleges, according to *The Princeton Review*. The education services company profiles and recommends Manhattan in the 2025 edition of its annual college guide, *The Best 390 Colleges*.

*From The Princeton Review. Used with permission. ©2024 TPR Education IP Holding, LLC. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University.*

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Military Friendly Schools

Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges

For the 11th consecutive year Manhattan University has been recognized as a Military Friendly School and reached Gold Status for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

Military Times also ranked Manhattan University in 2026 as one of the Best Colleges for Vets. These recognitions reflect the University’s commitment to supporting veteran students through tailored programs, resources, and a community dedicated to their success.

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Manhattan gets the most out of you as an individual, and Manhattan gets you to give your best. I firmly believe I would not be where I am today, without having had the benefit of going to Manhattan University. It gave hope to a kid from Queens that anything was possible with hard work, dedication, and accountability.

 Stephen J. Squeri '81, '86 (MBA)

Chairman of the American Express Company

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Beyond the Numbers

What Makes the Difference

Rankings are nice. But what really moves the needle? The professor who knows your name. The classmate who becomes a co founder. The alumna who gets your resume to the right person. Becoming a Jasper means investing in your future and joining a Lasallian community that builds careers and builds character. That’s what prepares you for the real world.

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Prepare for the Real World

At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.

[Apply Today](/admissions/apply)

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