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How UAT Stands Out: 2026 Rankings

As technology continues to evolve at lightning speed, the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) has positioned itself as a future-focused institution built for innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. With the release of several major 2026 college rankings, we have a clearer picture of how UAT stacks up nationally, regionally, and within key academic categories.

 

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Niche 2026 Rankings

Niche ranked UAT #1 in Arizona for Design and # 65 in America. These rankings are equivalent to UAT's Niche rankings for Design in 2025. UAT's design degrees included: Advertising Art, Game Art & Animation and Game Design. 

College Raptor 2026 Rankings

College Raptor ranked UAT #13 of 48 Private, For-Profit Colleges in the US. Other College Raptor rankings include #36 of 124 Best College in the Southwest US, and #5 Best College in Arizona

US News & World Report 2026 Rankings

US News awarded UAT #12 in Social Mobility as well as #22 in Regional Colleges West. UAT has consistently ranked in the top 15 for social mobility and in the top 35 in regional colleges west.

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The 2026 rankings reaffirm UAT’s role as a specialized, future-focused institution designed for students who want to build, create, and innovate. Whether you’re interested in Game Production, Digital Marketing, Network Security, or Robotics Engineering, UAT continues to stand out where it counts: hands-on learning, creativity, and meaningful opportunity.

See why UAT continues to stand out in 2026.
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