Buffalo, NY – The Richard J. Wehle School of Business at Canisius University is among the top 100 graduate business schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest ranking for Best Graduate Schools. The Wehle Business School climbed five spots to No. 87 nationally, reflecting its continued momentum in graduate business education. The rankings recognize Canisius for academic quality, career outcomes, earnings of graduates and overall program excellence.
“At Canisius, business education is as much about capability as it is about character,” said Shawn O’Rourke, PhD, dean of the Division of Business, Communications and Health Studies. “Our students don’t just study business, they work within it, partnering with corporations and organizations across Western New York to solve real problems and lead with purpose. Rankings like this affirm that work and reflect the students, faculty and community partnerships that make the Wehle Business School truly exceptional.”
The Wehle Business School offers graduate programs in professional accounting, business analytics, finance, sport administration and sport product development. The school also offers in-person and online MBA programs.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—a distinction held by fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide—the Wehle Business School emphasizes close faculty mentorship and immersive learning experiences that connect students directly with the Western New York business community. The school’s MBA program reports a 95 percent employment rate within three months of graduation.
The Richard J. Wehle School of Business develops career-ready graduates who combine professional expertise with ethical leadership. Students gain real-world experience through internships, consulting projects, and close collaboration with faculty mentors, preparing them to contribute immediately to the workforce and their communities.
Canisius was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, NY, and is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast, Canisius offers undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration, mentoring, and an emphasis on ethical, purpose-driven leadership.
