University of Texas at Tyler students attend a speaker session by FBI intelligence analyst Justin Major during the Career Success Conference on Sept. 5, 2019, at the school. The university has been ranked one of the top 500 colleges in the nation by the Wall Street Journal. (Tyler Morning Telegraph File)

From Staff Reports

The University of Texas at Tyler has earned a spot among the top 500 universities nationwide on the Wall Street Journal’s America’s Best Colleges for 2025 list. This prestigious ranking highlights institutions that excel in higher education and provides valuable guidance for prospective students across the country.

America’s Best Colleges ranks undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to their students. This value is assessed based on the learning environment, years to pay off the net price, degree completion rates and post-graduation success.

“We are honored to be recognized by such a highly esteemed publication like the Wall Street Journal,” said Dr. Amir Mirmiran, UT Tyler provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “Being named one of America’s best colleges highlights UT Tyler’s value and position as a leading college in the nation. I want to thank our deans and faculty for their commitment to student success and to a quality education here in East Texas.”

Results are derived from official data from the U.S. Department of Education and the Census Bureau, along with a nationwide survey of roughly 110,000 undergraduate students and recent alumni who graduated within the past five years.

Overall, UT Tyler ranked No. 349 on the list of college rankings. It also ranked No. 53 in Student Experience, No. 270 in the Best Salaries category, No. 133 in Social Mobility and No. 142 for Best Value.

Students and alumni were anonymously surveyed by College Pulse in cooperation with WSJ and Statista, a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Survey topics included career preparation, learning opportunities and campus life. The ranking combines students’ experience in a learning environment with an exhaustive analysis of student outcomes. For more information, visit WSJ.com.

UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 10,000 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.

This is not the first recognition a media company has given the Rose City. Earlier this year, Tyler topped the list of USA Today’s 5 Best Cities in Texas.

In March, the newspaper group released a story breaking down the best cities to move to in Texas. The story included why residents should move to Texas, the top cities, relocation tips, and more. Tyler ranked No. 1 on the list.