Syracuse University’s Whitman School Moves Up 7 Spaces in The Princeton Review Graduate Business Programs Ranking for Entrepreneurship in 2026

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s graduate business programs moved up to No. 17 from No. 24 this year in The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Graduate Programs in Entrepreneurship rankings, while Whitman remained a strong No. 11 in the country for its undergraduate business program.

Maria Minniti, Bantle Chair of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) at the Whitman School, said, “This rise in the rankings is proof positive of the Whitman School’s continuing commitment to providing innovative programs in entrepreneurship at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Our success has been supported by the entrepreneurial spirit that run throughout the entire university. This significant upward movement, especially in the Graduate rankings, emphasizes the professional value our programs bring to our students and their companies. It is the result of the hard work and commitment of the Whitman School’s leadership, faculty and students, and we are proud to be acknowledged for this level of success.”

“These rankings validate what we see every day in our classrooms, business hatchery, and through our experiential programs: students who are eager to tackle real problems and faculty who are deeply committed to helping them do it,” said John Torrens, deputy department chair and professor of entrepreneurial practice. “From our pitch competitions and business plan challenges to the mentoring students receive from successful alumni, Whitman’s entrepreneurship programs are intentionally designed to turn ideas into viable, sustainable ventures. It is gratifying to see The Princeton Review recognize the strength of this ecosystem and the impact our graduates are having as entrepreneurs and innovators.”

The rankings are based on data collection that considers 40 points about schools’ entrepreneurship programs, faculties, students and alumni.

The Princeton Review conducted the data collection between June and August of 2025 with administrators at nearly 300 schools.  

“The colleges and universities that made our lists for 2026 are truly exceptional," said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review's editor in chief. “Their entrepreneurship studies programs have robust experiential components. Their faculties are outstanding. Their students have access to extraordinary mentors and networking contacts that will serve them well into their careers. We strongly recommend these schools to students aspiring to become entrepreneurs." 

For more information, visit our Whitman undergraduate entrepreneurship major page. Or visit our graduate entrepreneurship program page.