Countdown to the 2026 QuantNet Rankings

In anticipating of the upcoming 2026 ranking, you can use this to speculate discuss. Once the ranking is released, we will convert this to the official discussion for the ranking.
This follows our past tradition.
We expect to release around second or third week of November.
The same programs plus or minus a couple will be on our 2026 ranking.

 

[Woodchipper]

I have a strong curiosity of the self-selection aspect of these schools and the admissions. Will the visa scares play a role in applicant selection? Will these programs undergo a law school-level application rise to quite literally attempt to buy more time? I have a prediction that the larger names only become more solidified whereas the lesser ones slip slightly in the eyes of international applicants simply because of higher placement rates as well as the name brand effect covered earlier in this thread. I am but just a lowly user of this site with a ponderance, curious to hear your takes.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Members with keen eyes will notice that on over the past several months, we have added a few data points on the ranking page that would give them insights into the strength of a program and how robust its career services is. We will continue to expand the level of detailed insights to make sure QuantNet members are more informed and prepared for the industry.

Graduate Reporting Rate*: Percentage of graduates whose post-graduation status (seeking FT employment or not seeking, e.g., PhD) is known. 100% = no unknown cases.
Salary Report Rate**: Percentage of graduates employed in the US who reported salary information.

 

[rajivp]

Since a large percentage of STEM students are international, I’m curious how programs differ in financial support and flexibility regarding visa delays or deferrals. In my experience, many applicants factor these policies heavily when choosing between programs. Insight into which programs are more supportive in these areas could be a valid data point!!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Since a large percentage of STEM students are international, I’m curious how programs differ in financial support and flexibility regarding visa delays or deferrals. In my experience, many applicants factor these policies heavily when choosing between programs. Insight into which programs are more supportive in these areas could be a valid data point!!

Just have some data points but programs are flexible giving deferral options for those who got issue with visa appointment, etc. You can defer to the next year.
Financial support is something we have to see. I know Rutgers increased their max scholarship amount. Other programs may offering more attractive package to retain the top applicants.

 

[deeto]

My prediction. GA Tech #1 (Because I am going there and would love that to be true)