Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business continues to rank high nationally in the outcomes that matter most to students: internships, employment, and career readiness. 

In the newly released 2026 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, the Lacy School of Business ranked No. 51 overall among 110 business schools nationwide, with particularly strong results in Career Outcomes (No. 29) and Academic Experience (No. 23). These results, paired with alumni-reported employment success – reinforcing Lacy’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers in a competitive job market. 

Despite increasing national competition and a tightening entry-level hiring environment, 98.6 percent of Butler business graduates in the Class of 2025 secured full-time employment within three months of graduation, placing the Lacy School among the top-performing institutions in the country. Across all ranked schools, the national average employment rate was 88.4 percent. 

Just as notably, 100 percent of Lacy School of Business students completed at least one business-focused internship, earning Butler a place among a very small group of institutions nationwide with a perfect two-year internship participation rate. 

“Rankings fluctuate, but outcomes speak clearly,” said Craig Caldwell, dean of Butler University’s Lacy School of Business. “Our students are graduating with real experience, professional confidence, and job offers in hand – even in a challenging hiring market. That’s the measure that matters most.” 

These results reflect Butler’s integrated, experiential model of undergraduate business education – one that requires every student to complete multiple internships and engage directly with employers throughout their academic journey. 

Graduates of the Lacy School of Business routinely secure positions in consulting, finance, marketing, analytics, healthcare, and technology at organizations such as Eli Lilly, Deloitte, Roche, Salesforce, and a range of high-growth regional and national firms. 

While the Lacy School of Business experienced year-over-year movement in some ranking categories, alumni feedback continues to validate the school’s academic strengths. Among surveyed alumni, Butler earned high marks for: 

• Quality of teaching (9.2/10) 
• Faculty availability for mentoring (9.1/10) 
• Satisfaction with first job relative to desired industry (9.1/10) 
• Opportunities to develop leadership and soft skills (9.1/10) 

Alumni also rated Butler highly for preparation for work, return on investment, access to professional networks, and long-term career impact – metrics that reflect the enduring value of a Lacy School of Business degree. 

“Our strength is transformation,” Caldwell added. “We admit students with potential and deliver results through mentorship, immersive learning, and accountability for real career outcomes.” 

For more information about Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business, visit butler.edu/lsb.