Whitman Climbs in Entrepreneurship Rankings
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management鈥檚 graduate business programs moved up to No. 17 from No. 24 this year in , while Whitman remained a strong
Maria Minniti, Bantle Chair of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) at the Whitman School, says, 鈥淭his rise in the rankings is proof positive of the Whitman School鈥檚 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 runs 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鈥檚 leadership, faculty and students, and we are proud to be acknowledged for this level of success.鈥
鈥淭hese 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,鈥 says John Torrens, deputy department chair and professor of entrepreneurial practice. 鈥淔rom our pitch competitions and business plan challenges to the mentoring students receive from successful alumni, Whitman鈥檚 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.鈥
The rankings are based on data collection that considers 40 points about schools鈥 entrepreneurship programs, faculties, students and alumni.
The Princeton Review conducted the data collection between June and August 2025 with administrators at nearly 300 schools.
鈥淭he colleges and universities that made our lists for 2026 are truly exceptional,” says , The Princeton Review’s editor in chief. 鈥淭heir 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.”
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