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MBA in Management
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

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$42,021

Average Tuition – Management MBA Programs

$82,820

Average Starting Salary – Management MBA Programs

568

Average GMAT Scores – Management MBA Programs

187%

Average ROI – Finance MBA Programs

Executive Summary for MBA Programs in Management MBA Programs

The ranking team at MBAGuide.org, evaluated 423 Management MBA programs. Here is a summary of our comprehensive findings. Explore the details about the Management MBA, compare schools, find states and cities where the degree is offered.

  • Starting salary for new MBA graduates in Management is between $39,900 and $182,272 with an average of $82,820.
  • Campus tuition in for Management MBAs ranges between $7,458 to $179,852, with an average total tuition cost of $42,021
  • ROI for campus MBA programs in Management ranges between -40% to 1,139%, with an average ROI return of 187%
  • A GMAT score between 370 and 737 with an average of 568 is needed for acceptance into an MBA program in Management.
  • There are 423 campus and 326 online MBA Management Programs.
  • Average student enrollment varies between 2 and 3,836 with an overall average of 288.
  • Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA programs offering a Management concentration varies between 2:1 and 63:1 with an average of 17:1 students.
  • 424 MBA programs in Management are ranked by the following institutions MBAGuide: 388, US News: 78, Forbes: 63, BW: 68, FT: 42 and Economist: 43.
  1. Comprehensive comparisons, data and analysis – MBAGuide conducted an in-depth analysis of 423 AACSB-accredited campus MBA programs in Management to find the top programs in the country.
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  3. Detailed school profiles of Management MBA programs their strengths, faculty expertise, alumni networks to help align your program choice

Best 10 MBA Programs in Management

The University of Texas at Dallas

Naveen Jindal School of Management

Location:

  • Richardson

,

  • TX

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $45,000
  • Graduate Salary: $123,163
  • Graduate ROI: 243%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 689
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 21:1
  • Enrollment: 11097

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 21
  • Accounting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 1
  • Online Rank: 1
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis

Kelley School of Business

Location:

  • Bloomington

,

  • IN

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $29,573
  • Graduate Salary: $136,352
  • Graduate ROI: 124%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 685
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 15:1
  • Enrollment: 14011

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • Concentrations: 13
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Management
  • Other
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 2
  • Online Rank: 2
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Harvard University

Harvard Business School

Location:

  • Boston

,

  • MA

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $149,820
  • Graduate Salary: $175,000
  • Graduate ROI: 17%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 730
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 7:1
  • Enrollment: 1945

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 24
  • Consulting
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports Management
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 3
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of Washington

Michael G. Foster School of Business

Location:

  • Seattle

,

  • WA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $76,890
  • Graduate Salary: $151,322
  • Graduate ROI: 97%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 703
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 14:1
  • Enrollment: 3211

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 15
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 4
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wisconsin School of Business

Location:

  • Madison

,

  • WI

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $55,575
  • Graduate Salary: $118,983
  • Graduate ROI: 114%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 665
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • Enrollment: 4414

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 21
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Arts
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Other
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 5
  • Online Rank: 3
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Northwestern University

Kellogg School of Management

Location:

  • Evanston

,

  • IL

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $162,030
  • Graduate Salary: $175,000
  • Graduate ROI: 8%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 729
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 8:1
  • Enrollment: 3074

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 20
  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Financial Management
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Statistics
  • Sustainability
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 6
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location:

  • Chapel Hill

,

  • NC

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $100,218
  • Graduate Salary: $133,517
  • Graduate ROI: 33%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 706
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 10:1
  • Enrollment: 2820

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Project Management
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 7
  • Online Rank: 4
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Michigan State University

The Eli Broad College of Business

Location:

  • East Lansing

,

  • MI

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $34,564
  • Graduate Salary: $119,539
  • Graduate ROI: 246%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 680
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 22:1
  • Enrollment: 5115

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 9
  • Online Rank: 5
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

The University of Georgia

Terry College of Business

Location:

  • Athens

,

  • GA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $30,606
  • Graduate Salary: $120,510
  • Graduate ROI: 294%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 672
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 24:1
  • Enrollment: 9895

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 20
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Arts
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 10
  • Online Rank: 6
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of South Carolina

Darla Moore School of Business

Location:

  • Columbia

,

  • SC

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $26,485
  • Graduate Salary: $97,819
  • Graduate ROI: 269%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 670
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 17:1
  • Enrollment: 6369

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 19
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 11
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Interactive Table of the Best Ranked MBA Programs in Management

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Management MBA programs by RankSchool NameROITuitionAverage Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Management. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
2 Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis 124.00% $29,573 $136,352INYes
3 Harvard University 17.00% $149,820 $175,000MANo
4 University of Washington 97.00% $76,890 $151,322WANo
5 University of Wisconsin-Madison 114.00% $55,575 $118,983WIYes
6 Northwestern University 8.00% $162,030 $175,000ILNo
7 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 33.00% $100,218 $133,517NCYes
8 Michigan State University 246.00% $34,564 $119,539MIYes
9 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
10 University of South Carolina 269.00% $26,485 $97,819SCNo
11 University of Massachusetts Boston 537.00% $19,499 $124,277MAYes
12 University of Virginia-McIntire 4.00% $151,200 $157,090VANo
13 Emory University -1.00% $151,689 $149,759GANo
14 Columbia University -8.00% $176,600 $162,099NYNo
15 The University of Texas at Austin 20.00% $120,432 $144,564TXNo
16 Southern Methodist University 27.00% $96,788 $122,609TXYes
17 Georgia Institute of Technology 116.00% $63,404 $136,819GANo
18 University of Southern California -3.00% $154,339 $150,314CAYes
19 Georgetown University 11.00% $124,814 $138,552DCYes
20 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
21 Stanford University 10.00% $165,591 $182,272CANo
22 University of California, Berkeley 9.00% $139,628 $152,831CANo
23 University of St. Thomas-Minnesota 67.00% $61,596 $102,900MNYes
24 University of Pennsylvania -7.00% $179,852 $166,391PANo
25 University of Maryland 22.00% $98,865 $121,103MDYes
26 University of California, Los Angeles 3.00% $142,142 $146,727CANo
27 The University of Chicago -1.00% $167,393 $165,887ILNo
28 University of Florida 343.00% $26,473 $117,197FLYes
29 Yale University -1.00% $153,540 $152,744CTNo
30 The Pennsylvania State University 87.00% $61,236 $114,483PAYes
31 University of Illinois at Chicago 179.00% $60,264 $167,977ILYes
32 American University 8.00% $98,282 $105,666DCYes
33 Massachusetts Institute of Technology -3.00% $164,000 $159,391MANo
34 The George Washington University 3.00% $113,090 $115,951DCNo
35 Boston University -3.00% $124,248 $120,884MAYes
36 Fordham University 28.00% $99,497 $127,511NYYes
37 University of Hartford 213.00% $30,168 $94,500CTYes
38 Vanderbilt University 7.00% $131,000 $139,711TNNo
39 Texas A&M University 86.00% $62,000 $115,585TXNo
40 The University of Michigan 12.00% $137,056 $153,465MIYes
41 Cornell University -3.00% $159,820 $155,048NYNo
42 University of Notre Dame 8.00% $123,500 $133,018INNo
43 Rice University 2.00% $139,081 $142,212TXYes
44 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49.00% $66,576 $99,501NJYes
45 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
46 Northeastern University -2.00% $102,582 $100,063MAYes
47 Arizona State University 106.00% $60,393 $124,664AZYes
48 Dartmouth College 3.00% $155,040 $159,842NHNo
49 University of Utah 77.00% $65,700 $116,348UTYes
50 North Carolina A&T State University 996.00% $9,790 $107,327NCYes
51 University of California, Irvine 26.00% $97,342 $122,899CANo
52 Baruch College-The City University of New York 218.00% $37,338 $118,633NYYes
53 University of Massachusetts Amherst 231.00% $33,622 $111,227MAYes
54 Santa Clara University 45.00% $83,860 $122,000CAYes
55 Temple University 60.00% $60,000 $95,989PAYes
56 University of Cincinnati 263.00% $23,996 $87,013OHYes
57 Case Western Reserve University 4.00% $92,040 $95,875OHNo
58 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
59 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Newark/New Brunswick 95.00% $58,442 $113,800NJYes
60 Babson College 21.00% $89,550 $108,703MAYes
61 Lehigh University 39.00% $68,900 $95,699PANo
62 Georgia State University 156.00% $36,522 $93,600GAYes
63 University of California, San Diego -2.00% $106,246 $103,969CANo
64 Brandeis University -9.00% $120,223 $109,000MANo
65 University of Colorado at Boulder 67.00% $55,997 $93,401COYes
66 The University of Arizona 96.00% $54,785 $107,345AZYes
67 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
68 The University of Memphis 216.00% $23,688 $74,800TNYes
69 University of Pittsburgh 51.00% $68,348 $102,965PANo
70 Boston College -1.00% $118,336 $116,815MANo
71 Villanova University 95.00% $60,000 $116,800PAYes
72 Texas Christian University -7.00% $115,380 $107,543TXYes
73 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 192.00% $33,772 $98,500ILYes
74 Stevens Institute of Technology 4.00% $81,880 $85,398NJYes
75 Hofstra University 87.00% $58,960 $110,500NYYes
76 George Mason University 192.00% $37,737 $110,100VAYes
77 University of Miami 19.00% $92,290 $109,555FLYes
78 Middle Tennessee State University 233.00% $26,712 $89,000TNYes
79 Xavier University 158.00% $34,200 $88,100OHYes
80 Queens University of Charlotte 110.00% $41,940 $88,100NCYes
81 University of Nevada, Las Vegas 331.00% $21,784 $93,820NVYes
82 University of Houston 83.00% $47,000 $85,878TXYes
83 Baylor University -8.00% $85,692 $79,176TXYes
84 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 185.00% $32,400 $92,300NEYes
85 Oregon State University 46.00% $52,090 $75,900ORYes
86 Miami University -32.00% $136,342 $92,700OHYes
87 Purdue University Northwest 605.00% $12,350 $87,100INNo
88 The University of Michigan-Dearborn 83.00% $50,997 $93,200MIYes
89 Loyola University Chicago 21.00% $73,375 $89,000ILNo
90 The Citadel 435.00% $21,830 $116,700SCYes
91 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
92 College of William and Mary 167.00% $42,000 $112,000VAYes
93 University of San Diego 46.00% $69,610 $101,333CAYes
94 University of San Francisco 4.00% $79,200 $82,500CAYes
95 Clemson University 83.00% $43,088 $78,767SCYes
96 The University of Alabama 161.00% $28,377 $74,060ALYes
97 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
98 University of Southern Mississippi 264.00% $17,131 $62,300MSNo
99 Iowa State University 152.00% $29,966 $75,552IAYes
100 Saint Mary's College of California 189.00% $40,608 $117,200CAYes

An MBA program in Management will cost you between $7,458.00 to $179,852.00.

  • Number of Programs Offering Management MBAs: 423
  • Average GMAT Score for Management MBA Programs: 568
  • Average In-State Tuition for Management MBA Programs: $42,020.65
  • Average Graduate Salary for Management MBA Programs: $82,820
  • Average ROI for Management MBA Programs: 187%

Compare Management MBA Program Averages vs Campus

 AveragesMBA ProgramsOnline MBA Programs
Number of Programs423326
Average Starting Salary$82,820$78,785
Average MBA Tuition$42,021
$35,759
Average ROI187%198%
Average GMAT Scores568
560
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty7373
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio17:117:1
Faculty with Doctorate84%84%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment288281
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment322349
Average % of MBA Students from U.S.84%84%

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What is the Average MBA Salary for Management Graduates?

Though it’s not the only factor, compensation is an important consideration for individuals considering obtaining an MBA degree. Salaries for graduates with master’s degrees in Management can be significantly higher than those of graduates with only a bachelor’s degree. In addition, advance salary projections from the US Department of Labor show that average MBA salaries are expected to increase by 13.5% each year through the year 2028 with an annual need of 99,000 new managers needed each year.

MBA salaries differs wildly depending on the program you chose, the industry you enter and the experience you have. After earning an MBA from Grambling State University, the average MBA graduate annual salary is $39,900 . A degree from Stanford University, will provide an annual salary of $182,272.

Average MBA starting salary for graduates from accredited programs is $82,820 with the lowest of starting of $39,900 and the highest reported starting salary of $182,272.

Average Graduate Salaries for In-Person Management MBA Programs

  • Average Management: $82,820
  • Lowest Management: $39,900
  • Highest Management: $182,272

10 Highest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Management

  1. Stanford University - $182,272.00
  2. Northwestern University - $175,000.00
  3. Harvard University - $175,000.00
  4. University of Illinois at Chicago - $167,977.00
  5. University of Pennsylvania - $166,391.00
  6. The University of Chicago - $165,887.00
  7. Columbia University - $162,099.00
  8. Dartmouth College - $159,842.00
  9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - $159,391.00
  10. University of Virginia-McIntire - $157,090.00

10 Lowest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Management

  1. Grambling State University - $39,900.00
  2. Eastern Kentucky University - $42,450.00
  3. Francis Marion University - $42,600.00
  4. Western Carolina University - $44,100.00
  5. Arkansas Tech University - $44,250.00
  6. Louisiana State University Shreveport - $45,300.00
  7. The University of North Dakota - $46,200.00
  8. Delaware State University - $46,300.00
  9. Louisiana Tech University - $46,771.00
  10. McNeese State University - $47,550.00

Average Salary for Graduate of MBA Programs in Management Programs – Interactive Table

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Management MBA programs by Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Management. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University Avg. Starting SalaryIn State TuitionROIStateOnline
1 Grambling State University $39,900 $8,460 372.00%LANo
2 Eastern Kentucky University $42,450 $15,264 178.00%KYYes
3 Francis Marion University $42,600 $15,918 168.00%SCYes
4 Western Carolina University $44,100 $13,967 216.00%NCYes
5 Arkansas Tech University $44,250 $9,435 369.00%ARYes
6 Louisiana State University Shreveport $45,300 $12,474 263.00%LAYes
7 The University of North Dakota $46,200 $19,793 133.00%NDYes
8 Delaware State University $46,300 $15,625 196.00%DEYes
9 Louisiana Tech University $46,771 $16,518 183.00%LAYes
10 McNeese State University $47,550 $8,879 436.00%LAYes
11 University of South Dakota $47,553 $14,892 219.00%SDYes
12 Stockton University $47,700 $33,012 44.00%NJNo
13 Southeastern Louisiana University $47,900 $13,245 262.00%LAYes
14 Alabama A&M University $48,200 $17,313 178.00%ALYes
15 University of South Alabama $49,200 $14,400 242.00%ALYes
16 Colorado State University-Pueblo $49,500 $24,168 105.00%COYes
17 Ohio University $49,598 $21,438 131.00%OHYes
18 Eastern Washington University $50,300 $16,500 205.00%WAYes
19 University of Louisiana at Lafayette $51,200 $31,281 64.00%LAYes
20 Missouri Western State University $51,750 $12,893 301.00%MOYes
21 Kent State University $52,337 $19,908 163.00%OHYes
22 East Tennessee State University $52,400 $13,280 295.00%TNYes
22 California State University, San Marcos $52,400 $15,648 235.00%CANo
24 Coastal Carolina University $52,500 $18,460 184.00%SCYes
25 Pittsburg State University $52,600 $13,785 282.00%KSYes
26 Black Hills State University $52,650 $14,114 273.00%SDYes
27 Midwestern State University $52,872 $14,174 273.00%TXYes
28 University of Central Missouri $52,900 $18,488 186.00%MOYes
28 The University of Texas at El Paso $52,900 $20,634 156.00%TXYes
30 University of Central Arkansas $53,700 $11,239 378.00%ARYes
31 Southern Utah University $53,800 $9,212 484.00%UTYes
32 Berry College $53,850 $21,000 156.00%GANo
33 Bowling Green State University $53,853 $27,200 98.00%OHYes
34 University of Louisiana at Monroe $54,300 $10,800 403.00%LAYes
35 Northern Michigan University $54,500 $22,056 147.00%MIYes
36 University of Louisville $54,903 $38,500 43.00%KYYes
37 North Dakota State University $55,000 $21,022 162.00%NDYes
38 Loyola University New Orleans $55,290 $37,980 46.00%LAYes
39 Nichols College $55,392 $28,440 95.00%MAYes
40 Barry University $55,400 $35,640 55.00%FLYes
40 State University of New York at New Paltz $55,400 $15,230 264.00%NYYes
42 University of South Florida $55,714 $14,955 273.00%FLYes
43 Jackson State University $55,900 $14,490 286.00%MSYes
44 State University of New York College at Brockport $55,950 $15,000 273.00%NYYes
45 Marshall University $56,200 $19,170 193.00%WVYes
46 Canisius University $56,315 $43,240 30.00%NYYes
47 University of South Carolina Aiken $56,400 $14,096 300.00%SCYes
48 Florida State University $56,545 $18,693 202.00%FLYes
49 Nicholls State University $56,641 $28,000 102.00%LAYes
50 St. John Fisher University $56,947 $46,836 22.00%NYYes

What is the Average In-Person MBA Tuition for Management Programs?


If you plan on attending an MBA program, it’s best to start thinking about fiscal responsibility. A prospective B-Student needs to weigh their tuition options. An AACSB-accredited MBA program can pave the way for a great starting salary or career advancement. An MBA program can provide the flexibility of completing a program while being employed in your respective career.

The average in-state tuition for an MBA in Management is $42,020.65 compared to an average campus program Management is $42,020.65 .

The lowest AACSB tuition rate at $7,458.00 from Indiana University Northwest.

The highest AACSB tuition rate is $179,852.00 from University of Pennsylvania.

Average Tuition for In-Person MBA Programs in Management

10 Most Affordable MBA Programs in Management

  1. Indiana University South Bend - $7,458.00
  2. Indiana University Northwest - $7,458.00
  3. Grambling State University - $8,460.00
  4. McNeese State University - $8,879.00
  5. University of Central Oklahoma - $9,068.00
  6. Southern Utah University - $9,212.00
  7. Texas A&M University-Texarkana - $9,326.00
  8. Savannah State University - $9,372.00
  9. Arkansas Tech University - $9,435.00
  10. North Carolina A&T State University - $9,790.00

10 Most Expensive MBA Programs in Management

  1. University of Pennsylvania - $179,852.00
  2. Columbia University - $176,600.00
  3. The University of Chicago - $167,393.00
  4. Stanford University - $165,591.00
  5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - $164,000.00
  6. Northwestern University - $162,030.00
  7. Cornell University - $159,820.00
  8. Dartmouth College - $155,040.00
  9. University of Southern California - $154,339.00
  10. Yale University - $153,540.00

Interactive Table – Tuition for MBA Programs in Management Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Management MBA programs by Tuition to find and to compare MBA programs in Management. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University In State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryROIStateOnline
1 Indiana University South Bend $7,458 $60,300 709.00%INYes
1 Indiana University Northwest $7,458 $75,000 906.00%INYes
3 Grambling State University $8,460 $39,900 372.00%LANo
4 McNeese State University $8,879 $47,550 436.00%LAYes
5 University of Central Oklahoma $9,068 $62,400 588.00%OKYes
6 Southern Utah University $9,212 $53,800 484.00%UTYes
7 Texas A&M University-Texarkana $9,326 $115,585 1,139.00%TXNo
8 Savannah State University $9,372 $75,976 711.00%GANo
9 Arkansas Tech University $9,435 $44,250 369.00%ARYes
10 North Carolina A&T State University $9,790 $107,327 996.00%NCYes
11 Georgia Southern University $9,824 $70,200 615.00%GAYes
12 Columbus State University $9,855 $74,000 651.00%GAYes
13 New Mexico State University $10,314 $73,500 613.00%NMYes
14 Augusta University $10,590 $62,800 493.00%GAYes
15 East Texas A&M University $10,724 $81,000 655.00%TXYes
16 University of Louisiana at Monroe $10,800 $54,300 403.00%LAYes
17 University of Houston-Victoria $11,030 $75,500 584.00%TXYes
18 University of Tennessee at Martin $11,112 $57,450 417.00%TNYes
19 University of Central Arkansas $11,239 $53,700 378.00%ARYes
20 Stephen F. Austin State University $11,630 $65,950 467.00%TXYes
21 Emporia State University $11,876 $59,400 400.00%KSYes
22 Angelo State University $12,251 $81,000 561.00%TXYes
23 Mississippi State University $12,294 $91,600 645.00%MSYes
24 Purdue University Northwest $12,350 $87,100 605.00%INNo
25 Southeastern Oklahoma State University $12,420 $60,780 389.00%OKYes
26 University of West Florida $12,460 $57,200 359.00%FLYes
27 Louisiana State University Shreveport $12,474 $45,300 263.00%LAYes
28 Western Kentucky University $12,600 $62,000 392.00%KYYes
29 Central Connecticut State University $12,848 $85,000 562.00%CTNo
30 Missouri Western State University $12,893 $51,750 301.00%MOYes
31 University of Southern Indiana $12,900 $65,700 409.00%INYes
32 Texas A&M University-Kingsville $12,992 $65,600 405.00%TXNo
33 Henderson State University $13,040 $59,500 356.00%ARYes
34 Lamar University $13,153 $63,600 384.00%TXYes
35 Southeastern Louisiana University $13,245 $47,900 262.00%LAYes
36 The University of Texas Permian Basin $13,252 $77,000 481.00%TXYes
37 East Tennessee State University $13,280 $52,400 295.00%TNYes
38 University of Nebraska at Kearney $13,293 $73,150 450.00%NEYes
39 Idaho State University $13,392 $69,600 420.00%IDYes
40 Florida Gulf Coast University $13,428 $59,700 345.00%FLYes
41 Youngstown State University $13,500 $64,400 377.00%OHYes
42 Indiana University Kokomo $13,563 $66,900 393.00%INYes
43 Pittsburg State University $13,785 $52,600 282.00%KSYes
44 Southern Arkansas University $13,788 $74,000 437.00%ARYes
45 Southeast Missouri State University $13,804 $59,400 330.00%MOYes
46 Tarleton State University $13,865 $81,926 491.00%TXYes
47 Utah Valley University $13,956 $75,700 442.00%UTNo
48 Western Carolina University $13,967 $44,100 216.00%NCYes
49 University of South Carolina Aiken $14,096 $56,400 300.00%SCYes
50 Black Hills State University $14,114 $52,650 273.00%SDYes

What is the Average ROI for MBA Programs in Management?

Choosing an MBA program requires more than a glance at the school’s reputation or curriculum. The return on investment (ROI) should take center stage in your evaluation. This measurement reveals the potential value derived from your tuition investment, putting key factors such as starting salary and career progression under the microscope.

By scrutinizing the ROI, you’re not just making a decision—you’re making an informed one. This approach will ensure the selection of an MBA program that provides the most bang for your buck. Checking the ROI might not be an afterthought; it could be the game-changer in your MBA journey.

For MBA programs in across the U.S., the ROI ranges from -40% to 1,139%.The lowest MBA ROI of -40% is from the program at Rochester Institute of Technology.The highest MBA ROI of 1,139% is offered by Texas A&M University-Texarkana.On average, MBA programs across the U.S. have an ROI of 186%.

Interactive Table – ROI for MBA Programs in Management Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Management MBA programs by ROI to find and to compare MBA programs in Management. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 1,139.00% $9,326 $115,585TXNo
2 North Carolina A&T State University 996.00% $9,790 $107,327NCYes
3 Indiana University Northwest 906.00% $7,458 $75,000INYes
4 Savannah State University 711.00% $9,372 $75,976GANo
5 Indiana University South Bend 709.00% $7,458 $60,300INYes
6 East Texas A&M University 655.00% $10,724 $81,000TXYes
7 Columbus State University 651.00% $9,855 $74,000GAYes
8 Mississippi State University 645.00% $12,294 $91,600MSYes
9 Georgia Southern University 615.00% $9,824 $70,200GAYes
10 New Mexico State University 613.00% $10,314 $73,500NMYes
11 Purdue University Northwest 605.00% $12,350 $87,100INNo
12 University of Central Oklahoma 588.00% $9,068 $62,400OKYes
13 University of Houston-Victoria 584.00% $11,030 $75,500TXYes
14 Texas State University 563.00% $23,365 $155,000TXNo
15 Central Connecticut State University 562.00% $12,848 $85,000CTNo
16 Angelo State University 561.00% $12,251 $81,000TXYes
17 University of Massachusetts Boston 537.00% $19,499 $124,277MAYes
18 University of Montana 524.00% $14,260 $89,000MTYes
19 Augusta University 493.00% $10,590 $62,800GAYes
20 Tarleton State University 491.00% $13,865 $81,926TXYes
21 Southern Utah University 484.00% $9,212 $53,800UTYes
22 The University of Texas Permian Basin 481.00% $13,252 $77,000TXYes
23 Radford University 473.00% $15,984 $91,600VAYes
24 Stephen F. Austin State University 467.00% $11,630 $65,950TXYes
25 California State University, Bakersfield 451.00% $14,272 $78,600CAYes
26 University of Nebraska at Kearney 450.00% $13,293 $73,150NEYes
27 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
28 Utah Valley University 442.00% $13,956 $75,700UTNo
29 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
30 McNeese State University 436.00% $8,879 $47,550LAYes
31 The Citadel 435.00% $21,830 $116,700SCYes
32 Idaho State University 420.00% $13,392 $69,600IDYes
33 University of Tennessee at Martin 417.00% $11,112 $57,450TNYes
34 University of Nebraska at Omaha 410.00% $17,493 $89,200NEYes
35 University of Southern Indiana 409.00% $12,900 $65,700INYes
36 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 405.00% $12,992 $65,600TXNo
37 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 404.00% $17,578 $88,625MANo
38 University of Louisiana at Monroe 403.00% $10,800 $54,300LAYes
39 Emporia State University 400.00% $11,876 $59,400KSYes
39 Frostburg State University 400.00% $16,740 $83,700MDYes
41 Indiana University Kokomo 393.00% $13,563 $66,900INYes
42 Western Kentucky University 392.00% $12,600 $62,000KYYes
43 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 389.00% $12,420 $60,780OKYes
44 Lamar University 384.00% $13,153 $63,600TXYes
45 Kansas State University 383.00% $16,049 $77,550KSYes
46 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
47 University of Central Arkansas 378.00% $11,239 $53,700ARYes
48 Youngstown State University 377.00% $13,500 $64,400OHYes
49 Saginaw Valley State University 373.00% $21,649 $102,450MIYes
50 Grambling State University 372.00% $8,460 $39,900LANo
51 Jacksonville State University 370.00% $20,352 $95,570ALYes
52 Arkansas Tech University 369.00% $9,435 $44,250ARYes
53 University of Alabama at Birmingham 363.00% $16,200 $75,000ALYes
54 Purdue University Fort Wayne 362.00% $16,756 $77,400INYes
55 University of Illinois at Springfield 360.00% $14,833 $68,300ILYes
56 University of West Florida 359.00% $12,460 $57,200FLYes
57 Henderson State University 356.00% $13,040 $59,500ARYes
58 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
58 University of Maine 349.00% $19,500 $87,535MENo
60 Florida Gulf Coast University 345.00% $13,428 $59,700FLYes
60 Western Illinois University 345.00% $15,231 $67,800ILYes
62 University of Florida 343.00% $26,473 $117,197FLYes
63 University of Houston-Downtown 342.00% $18,623 $82,273TXYes
64 Missouri University of Science and Technology 340.00% $16,488 $72,600MOYes
65 University of Mary Washington 334.00% $20,670 $89,700VAYes
66 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
67 University of Nevada, Las Vegas 331.00% $21,784 $93,820NVYes
68 Southeast Missouri State University 330.00% $13,804 $59,400MOYes
68 University of Southern Maine 330.00% $20,370 $87,535MEYes
69 Binghamton University 330.00% $17,469 $75,142NYNo
70 West Chester University of PA 330.00% $21,091 $90,600PAYes
72 Saint Xavier University 328.00% $22,500 $96,302ILNo
73 Weber State University 326.00% $19,908 $84,900UTYes
74 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
75 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 312.00% $27,462 $113,151CANo
75 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
77 Wright State University 310.00% $28,080 $115,000OHYes
78 Northern Kentucky University 309.00% $19,443 $79,600KYYes
79 Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo 305.00% $15,000 $60,752PRNo
80 Missouri Western State University 301.00% $12,893 $51,750MOYes
81 University of South Carolina Aiken 300.00% $14,096 $56,400SCYes
82 University of North Carolina Wilmington 298.00% $18,634 $74,200NCYes
83 East Tennessee State University 295.00% $13,280 $52,400TNYes
83 University of West Georgia 295.00% $15,125 $59,800GAYes
85 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
86 Troy University 289.00% $15,675 $61,000ALYes
87 Southern Connecticut State University 287.00% $17,432 $67,435CTYes
88 Jackson State University 286.00% $14,490 $55,900MSYes
89 Illinois State University 284.00% $20,050 $76,900ILNo
89 University of Montevallo 284.00% $16,140 $61,950ALYes
91 Pittsburg State University 282.00% $13,785 $52,600KSYes
92 Morehead State University 281.00% $17,970 $68,500KYYes
93 Oklahoma State University 280.00% $19,295 $73,300OKYes
94 Kennesaw State University 279.00% $19,000 $72,000GAYes
95 University of Hawaii at Manoa 278.00% $21,288 $80,400HINo
95 Texas Southern University 278.00% $15,316 $57,900TXYes
97 Midwestern State University 273.00% $14,174 $52,872TXYes
97 State University of New York College at Brockport 273.00% $15,000 $55,950NYYes
98 Black Hills State University 273.00% $14,114 $52,650SDYes
99 University of South Florida 273.00% $14,955 $55,714FLYes

ROI for MBA Programs

  • Average: 186%
  • Lowest: -40%
  • Highest: 1,139%

10 Highest ROI for MBA Programs in Management

  1. Texas A&M University-Texarkana - 1,139.00%
  2. North Carolina A&T State University - 996.00%
  3. Indiana University Northwest - 906.00%
  4. Savannah State University - 711.00%
  5. Indiana University South Bend - 709.00%
  6. East Texas A&M University - 655.00%
  7. Columbus State University - 651.00%
  8. Mississippi State University - 645.00%
  9. Georgia Southern University - 615.00%
  10. New Mexico State University - 613.00%

10 Lowest ROI for MBA Programs in Management

  1. Loyola Marymount University - 1.00%
  2. Rice University - 2.00%
  3. University of Denver - 2.00%
  4. Dartmouth College - 3.00%
  5. The George Washington University - 3.00%
  6. University of California, Los Angeles - 3.00%
  7. University of Virginia-McIntire - 4.00%
  8. Stevens Institute of Technology - 4.00%
  9. Case Western Reserve University - 4.00%
  10. University of San Francisco - 4.00%

What is the Average GMAT Score Needed for an MBA Program in Management?

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized examination used by MBA schools to assess their applicant pool. The test is strategically designed to measure an applicant’s analytical, verbal, writing and mathematical skills. The GMAT is used as a predictor of success in MBA programs and tests one’s ability to successfully handle the advanced quantitative and qualitative study of business and management.

Even though some B-Schools may not require a GMAT Scores, there’s a good chance that a highly-competitive MBA program does require the GMAT. With that being said, average GMAT Scores for in-person MBA programs in Management is 568 with a highest of 737 and the lowest of 370

The average GMAT score needed for a Management MBA program from an institution is between 370 from Auburn University at Montgomery to 737 from Stanford University. The average GMAT scores for Management MBA programs is 568.

It’s important to note that not all MBA programs require a GMAT Score for admissions, but most reputable programs do. With that being said, if you have your eye on a list of competitive programs, it’s best to boost your GMAT Score accordingly. Outside of a solid GMAT Score, B-School admissions departments look at a candidate’s undergraduate GPA, professional experience, letters of recommendation, CV, and personal statement. A strong undergraduate performance may offset a sub-part GMAT Score. The average GMAT Score for on-campus MBA programs in Management is a 568.19 compared to an average MBA program score of 568.19. It is recommended that each B-School applicant take a GMAT diagnostic test in order to determine whether or not further study and/or a prep course is needed to boost your score.

Average GMAT Score for MBA Programs in Management

  • Average: 568
  • Lowest: 370
  • Highest: 737

10 Lowest GMAT for MBA Programs in Management

  1. Auburn University at Montgomery - 370
  2. Southeastern Louisiana University - 375
  3. Metropolitan State University of Denver - 390
  4. University of New Haven - 399
  5. University of South Carolina Aiken - 405
  6. Southern Utah University - 420
  7. Iona University - 420
  8. Stephen F. Austin State University - 420
  9. The University of Texas at Tyler - 429
  10. Duquesne University - 435

10 Highest GMAT for MBA Programs in Management

  1. Stanford University - 737
  2. University of Pennsylvania - 733
  3. Columbia University - 732
  4. University of Southern California - 732
  5. Harvard University - 730
  6. University of California, Berkeley - 729
  7. The University of Chicago - 729
  8. Northwestern University - 729
  9. Dartmouth College - 726
  10. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 724

No GMAT or GRE: Best MBA Programs in Management

More than 233 AACSB accredited MBA programs do not require their applicants to take GMAT exam. Many well-known programs such as the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles no longer require the exam. If you are unsure where you would like to take your program, then you should take the GMAT sooner rather than later so you don’t lose time meeting the score requirement of a program.

Alumni from Schools Offering an MBA in Management

There are pros and cons when considering the size of your MBA in Accounting program. Larger, more diverse student populations, may lend itself to greater networking and job placement opportunities; whereas smaller programs may provide for more meaningful interactions with fellow classmates.

The importance of networking, whether it’s by way of campus job fairs, student organization members, or faculty mentorship, should not be understated when considering an MBA program. The average MBA enrollment size has a direct impact on your studies, your job prospects, your ability to define your career goals and after graduation connections.

Every B-School has a strategy behind their enrollment sizes. If a prospective B-Student is looking for networking opportunities, wants to attend job fairs, and plans on joining student organizations, B-School enrollment size plays an important role in the decision making process. For the B-Student interested in the smaller cohort-style classroom experience and thrive with face-to-face collaboration with their professors, a manageable enrollment size is the preferred option.

For Management MBA programs, the range for full-time enrollment is between 2 and 3,836. For part-time enrollment, the range is between : 2.00 and : 4,558.00.

Average Enrollment for MBA Programs Offering an MBA in Management

10 MBA Programs with the Highest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. The University of Texas at Dallas - 3,836
  2. University of Southern California - 2,201
  3. Boston University - 1,590
  4. The University of Texas at Austin - 1,507
  5. Louisiana State University Shreveport - 1,347
  6. Arizona State University - 1,328
  7. The University of Chicago - 1,307
  8. The University of Michigan - 1,303
  9. Baruch College-The City University of New York - 1,279
  10. University of New Haven - 1,192

10 MBA Programs with the Smallest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. Henderson State University - 2
  2. Yeshiva University - 2
  3. Black Hills State University - 2
  4. DePaul University - 6
  5. The College of New Jersey - 6
  6. Southern Utah University - 8
  7. Abilene Christian University - 8
  8. University of Nebraska at Kearney - 9
  9. Ouachita Baptist University - 10
  10. Morehead State University - 10

Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA Programs in Management

For most students, their professors are the first exposure to the business world. They are normally practitioners in the field and have successful risen to the top of their respective careers. B-School Management Professors can guide you toward a specific concentration, provide the latest industry trends, and put you on the right track, career-wise. The Student/Faculty ratio is important to those interested in building a lasting relationship with their professor. To use them as a networking opportunity and an advisor.

Top 10 Concentrations Available from Schools Also Offering an Degree in Management?

Highly competitive B-Schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academic and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective concentrations. To meet the diverse needs of Management businesses, MBA programs here have risen to the challenge by offering you an array of more than 47 MBA concentrations including:

  • Management: 424
  • Accounting: 378
  • Finance: 378
  • General Business: 375
  • Marketing: 355
  • Corporate Finance: 342
  • Data Analytics: 267
  • Information Systems: 247
  • Economics: 196
  • International Business: 193

Here are the top schools offering the widest variety of concentrations to choose from:

The Importance of MBA Accreditation for MBA Programs

The importance of accreditation can’t be underestimated. For many, knowing your school is accredited by the AACSB and regionally accredited by the US Department of Education is enough assurance that you will receive a quality education, where credits are more likely to transfer, and you will be qualified for loans, grants, and scholarships.

AACSB accreditation is considered to be the gold standard in business school credentialing. Established to promote high-quality business education in the U.S., AACSB members developed a stringent accreditation process. Members are held accountable for following an established business education framework set forth by the AACSB. With that comes MBA degrees conferrals that are widely recognized by Fortune 500 companies. This results in lucrative job opportunities.

MBA Program Options Available for Management MBA Programs

Options for earning your Management MBA have never been more flexible. Management MBA programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your MBA, no matter your life situation or schedule.

There are 423 Management accredited MBA programs. 16 private and 293 public schools offering Management MBA programs.

Number of Award Earned for MBA Programs Offering an Management Degree

The ranking of MBA programs is certainly not an exact science and plenty of subjective reasoning and biases come into play. We offer insights into ranking as another way to evaluate a potential MBA program.

Of the 423 accredited MBA programs offered in Management, 388 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication MBAGuide, PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT and Economist garnering an award as one of the best MBA programs in the country.

Publications and the number of awards granted for an MBA degree in Management :

  • MBAGuide: 388
  • US News: 78
  • Forbes: 63
  • BW: 68
  • FT: 42
  • Economist: 43

How We Rank the Best MBA Programs in Management

MBAGuide.org employs a comprehensive ranking methodology that combines quantitative data (80% of the score) with qualitative assessments (20%) to evaluate MBA programs. The quantitative component considers factors such as student-faculty ratio, tuition, enrollment, and post-graduation salaries, while the qualitative aspect incorporates editorial ratings and school reputation, providing a well-rounded view of each program’s quality and value.

Best MBA Programs by Concentration: Online and In-Person

What is an MBA in Management?

An MBA in Management is the most popular program offering for B-Schools across the U.S. Whether it’s operations, sales, marketing, or financial management, an MBA in Management is a comprehensive course of study you can immediately apply in the business world. You learn the latest theories and best practices in business principles, organizational leadership, and managerial change. Business students learn how to apply their skills within corporate environments, entrepreneurial settings, non-profits, and in the ever-changing global marketplace.

The general management concentration teaches the B-Student in-depth leadership skills and practical ways to supervise teams, handle organizational change, and manage diversity in the workplace. An MBA in Management program gives students access to cutting-edge technology, whether it’s CRM software, supply chain management system, or state-of-the-art quality assurance platforms.

The specialization is not limited to any one particular field; but instead, provides students with the tools to manage cross-functional teams. A B-Student who graduates with an MBA in Management is armed with a highly-respected degree which allows them to enter some of the hottest markets as a manager: IT, Healthcare, Real Estate, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.

Whether you plan on leading an e-commerce sales team or starting your own consulting business, the MBA in Management gives aspiring B-Students all the tools needed to succeed in the ever-changing corporate world. Top business schools with a very good reputation have a wealth of opportunity beyond the classroom.

Whether it’s landing a higher salary after graduation, securing a top management position or starting a consulting business, an MBA in Management gives students the knowledge and skills for leadership positions in executive management, sales and marketing, human resource management, consulting, and financial management. This degree is offered both in a traditional on-campus and distance learning formats. Students can choose from part-time Executive, full-time online, and hybrid MBA programs depending on the institution.

The management track will provide a solid foundation in business fundamentals designed to improve your skills as a company leader. An MBA in Management integrates the latest technology while teaching students real-world business application via the case study methodology. With the goal of advancement into leadership roles, graduates obtain a firm understanding of protecting the company’s bottom line while catering to the organization’s mission statement. The management MBA will transform you from a business professional to a successful leader.c

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How is an MBA in Management Different Than a General Business MBA?

The difference between an MBA in Management versus General Business is marginal. You will most likely have anywhere between 15 to 21 additional credits in management theory coursework. Some of the top employers that hire MBA graduates include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Boston Consulting Group, Apple, IBM, Procter and Gamble, and Amazon. Both the MBA in General Business and the MBA in Management will provide a comprehensive overview of high-level business theories and practices. Most MBA programs incorporate real-world case study analysis into the program.

In the General Business Concentration, students take a wide range of business-related coursework. Whether it’s Organizational Change, Business Law & Ethics, or Entrepreneurship, the MBA in General Business prepares students for a diverse set of careers, rather than a specific field of study. Students become well-rounded business managers and can lead diverse teams.

Fortune 500 companies seek general business graduates for they develop into well-rounded leaders capable of analyzing a firm’s financials, its operational teams, and its managerial direction. They are savvy employees within a firm capable of grasping business theory, management principles, and are trained to dissect even the most complicated financial statements.

In the Management concentration, students are molded into the next generation of business leaders. They learn how to spearhead change in global business environments. Included in the MBA curriculum will be business foundation courses (Financial Management, Operational Management, Mico/Macroeconomics, Business Law, Statistics). For students seeking management positions, additional coursework in Management theory, quantitative analysis, and business ethics is added to the curriculum.

What is the Career Outlook Managers with an MBA?

Employment of Managers is projected to grow 10% through 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Managerial tasks, including hiring, training, motivating, and leading teams will remain important and are extremely applicable skills.

The largest employers of administrative services managers were as follows:

SectorAvg. Salary
Educational services; state, local, and private13%
Healthcare and social assistance13%
Professional, scientific, and technical services9%
Finance and insurance8%
Local government, excluding education and hospitals7%

What are Average Salaries for Managers with an MBA?

The median annual wage for managers is $90,050. The lowest 10% earned less than $49,270 and the highest 10% earned more than $159,330.

The median annual wages for managers in the top industries were as follows:

SectorAvg. Salary
Finance and insurance$100,240
Professional, scientific, and technical services97,850
Local government, excluding education and hospitals$91,310
Educational services; state, local, and private$86,820
Healthcare and social assistance$83,810

Compared to the average median salary of $36,237 for graduates with a liberal arts degree, holders of undergraduate business degrees earn $49,035. Those with an MBA can expect to earn a starting paycheck of $95,000 — almost 100% more than a graduate with only a business undergraduate degree.

Difficulty finding employment is generally not an issue for those with an MBA degree in Management. Graduates from MBA programs enjoy a 95% employment rate.

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What Can I Do With an MBA in Management?

Managers usually take on leadership roles inside one of the organization’s operational departments. Whether it’s customer service, sales, marketing, business development, or accounting, Managers are responsible for the day-to-day workflow of their respective department. They are usually bound by performance metrics and are expected to develop their team.

Their specific responsibilities vary, but managers typically supervise activities that include training new reps, handling escalated customer issues, and working with vendors to ensure a smooth delivery of a company’s products/services to the end consumer. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of managers who specialize in different areas. Managers typical advance from Assistant Manager to Manager to General Manager to Director. The following are examples of types of managers:

  • Compensation and Benefits Managers plan, develop and oversee programs to compensate employees.
  • Facility Managers oversee buildings, grounds, equipment, and supplies. Their duties fall into several categories, including overseeing operations and maintenance, planning and managing projects, and dealing with environmental factors.
  • Human Resources Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.
  • Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the area of the college they manage, such as admissions, student life, or the registrar’s office.
  • Records and Information Managers develop, monitor, and manage an organization’s records. They provide information to executive management and ensure that employees throughout the organization follow information and records management guidelines. They may direct the operations of on-site or off-site records facilities.
  • Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.

What Qualities Make a Successful Career in Management?

Analytical skills. Administrative services managers must be able to review an organization’s procedures and find ways to improve efficiency. They are able to break down key performance metrics, tailor their training accordingly, and develop a group of highly proficient employees.

SectorDescription
Communication skills Much of a managers’ time is spent working with other people. Therefore, communication is a key quality. They need to deliver the important messages from the top of the organization down to their subordinates in a highly effective manner.
Detail oriented Managers must pay attention to details. This quality is necessary across a range of tasks, from ensuring that the organization complies with the HR employee handbook to managing the process of placing customer orders.
Leadership skills In managing workers and coordinating administrative duties, managers must be able to motivate, train, and lead employees effectively. They also need to deal with issues that may arise during the everyday managing of their team. Managers need to know when to address personnel issues and when to escalate issues to HR.

What Are the Typical Classes for an MBA in Management?

  • Accounting for the Digital Era. Explores the evolution of accounting information to the digital economy. It examines the migration to a real-time economy, the electronization of business, and the globalization of business. The student gains an awareness of the future of accounting, reporting, and auditing in the digital age. Technologies and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provide an understanding of future methodologies that address compliance with the act.
  • Entrepreneurship. In this capstone course we examine the idea of entrepreneurship, its symbiotic existence with much larger organizations, the origin of new (company) concepts, setting up the new legal entity, raising funding from outside investors or donors, developing and writing a comprehensive business plan, and pitching your concept to a panel of seasoned investors or potential donors. Cost control cost planning, and cost analysis as used in assisting the managerial function is studied.
  • Leading Change. In this course, you will learn strategies and how to use practical tools to help you in leading your organization toward required change. You will also develop your potential to envision, lead and sustain organizational innovation and change. You will experience and work through a real-world change management situation using a simulation.
  • Project Management. The course will cover tools and techniques necessary for successful management and completion of projects. Students will learn about project management concepts, challenges, needs identification, proposed solutions, risk assessment/management, project planning, scheduling, project control techniques, project team management, communication, change management responsibilities, documentation and web-based project management software.
  • Sustainability Consulting Projects. This course imparts the knowledge and skills for managing sustainability projects including operations, organizational change, sustainability consulting and project management. In this course ‘Sustainability Consulting Project’ refers to a student team working with a small business, non-profit or local township, developing and delivering a customized, actionable plan with the goals of improving energy efficiency, reducing operating costs and helping the organization become more environmentally sustainable. Through collaboration with the client, opportunities are identified for both short-term and longer term. Deliverables of the consulting project consist of a practical, implementable and measurable plan and a presentation to the stakeholders; e.g., board members, leadership team, staff, and partners.
  • Managerial Economics. Through lecture and online delivery, this course will introduce students to the tools and concepts of microeconomics to analyze decision problems within technology-driven firms through the coverage of microeconomic concepts relevant to managerial decision making. Letter grades only. Prerequisites: MBA student or department stamp.
  • Organizational Strategy and Human Resource Management. After identifying characteristics common to technology-driven firms, the implications of living in, managing, and leading such an organization are explored. Covers skills such as leadership of project teams and negotiations. Letter grades only. Prerequisites: MBA student or department stamp.

Campus vs. Online MBA in Management Programs?

Whether it’s a part-time Executive MBA, full-time online, or a traditional MBA program, B-Schools offer a variety of scheduling options for the working professional and the recent graduate. The online option is ideal for students that want a reputable program without geographic limitations. An MBA in Management allows students to enjoy program flexibility and thanks to the advances in technology, have enabled greater access to coursework all over the globe.

With improvements made to eLearning and Blackboard educational technology platforms, the collaboration between professors and students has drastically improved the delivery of MBA content. There are nearly 3 million students currently enrolled in full-time online degree programs compared to 6 million students taking at least one online course as part of their degree program. B-Schools that fall into the category of “traditional” usually provide students with the option of taking a few online courses during their MBA in Management program.

  • The pros of online learning include lower overhead cost which includes online textbooks, dormitory expenses, and commuting cost. The convenience and flexibility of choosing your own times for learning, and the comfort of learning in your own home.
  • The cons of online learning include limited social interaction, computer and software issues as well as cost of high-speed Internet, often requires the student be self-motivated and disciplined progress through the program
  • The pros of campus-based learning include face-to-face and in-person interaction with instructors and fellow students, regularly scheduled class hours, use of the school’s library, athletic facilities, and laboratories.
  • The cons of campus-based learning include the requirement to travel to classes, lack of time flexibility, and housing costs.
  • One of the benefits of online learning as it relates to tuition cost is that a number of schools offer free textbooks online and include these texts in the price of tuition.

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