This spring U.S. News & World Report issued its 2012 rankings of the country’s best business schools. Once again, Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business appeared in the top 100, rising eight spots to number 85 (437 business schools were surveyed). Baruch’s MBA program also earned highest honors for most financial value upon graduation. Zicklin MBA students reported the lowest average debt—$14,044—in the nation.

“This top ranking underscores our commitment to provide students with an excellent business education at a fraction of the cost of other institutions,” said Zicklin Dean John Elliott. “For years the Zicklin School has enjoyed a reputation as one of the top business schools in the country, and now our value proposition is being recognized.”