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      • Leadership – $89,974
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      • Org. Behavior – $94,049
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      • Taxation –  $88,186

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2023 Best MBA Programs in Chicago, IL

MBAGuide StaffMBAGuide.org Staff Updated onJuly 06, 2023
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Are you looking to research and compare MBA programs in Chicago? Here you can find the best MBA degrees located in the city of your choice, compare them to each other and to MBA programs found throughout Illinois, the nation and offered online.

$53,672

Average Tuition and Fees

$66,200

Average Starting Salary

559

Average GMAT Scores

367

Average Student Enrollment

Online Leadership Programs

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Chicago vs Illinois vs U.S.

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Compare MBA Programs Averages Chicago MBA Programs Illinois MBA Programs MBA Programs in the US
Average MBA Tuition $53,672 $40,138 $39,291
Average GMAT Scores 559 550 543
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty 74 64 63
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio 5:1 4:1 3:1
Average # of MBA Faculty with Doctorate 85.96% 84.61% 83.98%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment 367 298 239
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment 168 158 318
Average # of MBA Students from U.S. 70% 68% 75%

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MBA Concentrations Available in Chicago, IL

There is a total of 30 MBA concentrations offered by MBA schools in Chicago.

  • Law
  • Health Care Management
  • Sports Management
  • Product Management
  • Operations Management
  • Innovation Management
  • Global Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Real Estate
  • Project Management
  • Taxation
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Enterpreneurship
  • Education
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Statistics
  • Leadership
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Supply Chain
  • General Business
  • Accounting
  • Management
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Awards Earned by Chicago MBA Schools

Of the 11 accredited MBA programs offered in Chicago, 8 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication (PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT, Economist and MBAGuide).

Chicago schools have earned a total of 14 Best MBA awards from publications. Here are the top MBA schools and the number of awards the each program has garnered:

  • The University of Chicago: 7
  • Northeastern Illinois University: 1
  • Loyola University Chicago: 1
  • University of Illinois at Chicago: 1
  • Illinois Institute of Technology: 1
  • DePaul University: 1
  • Northern Illinois University: 1
  • Saint Xavier University: 1

Publications and the number of awards granted to Chicago schools:

  • US News: 1
  • Forbes: 1
  • BW: 1
  • FT: 1
  • Economist: 1
  • MBAGuide: 8

Cities in Illinois with Accredited MBA Programs

Not finding the right MBA program in Chicago or want to compare MBA programs from other cities in Illinois, here is a list of cities in with accredited MBA programs in Illinois:

 

  • Carbondale
  • Champaign
  • Charleston
  • Chicago
  • Dekalb
  • Edwardsville
  • Evanston
  • Macomb
  • Normal
  • Peoria
  • River Forest
  • Springfield
  • University Park
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Chicago-The University of Chicago

RANKED 1

The University of Chicago

Booth School of Business

  • Charles M. Harper Center, 5807 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL - 60637
  • The University of Chicago

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Private for-profit
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business
  • Academic Year: Quarter

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred:
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Management
  • Offered As: Campus and Full-Time
  • Average GMAT Score: 726

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment: 1,193
  • Part-time Enrollment:
  • Students from the US: 70%

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $36,000

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT, Economist and MBAGuide

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Chicago-DePaul University

RANKED 2

DePaul University

Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

  • 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 5300, Chicago, IL - 60604
  • DePaul University

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Private for-profit
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
  • Academic Year: Quarter

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 770
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, General Business, Health Care Management, Information Systems, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management
  • Offered As: Campus, Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Average GMAT Score: 570

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    Full-time Enrollment:
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  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: 0

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

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Chicago-Purdue University Global

RANKED 3

Purdue University Global

Purdue University Global

  • 550 W Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL - 60607
  • (866) -31-8-6311
  • Purdue University Global

Purdue Global’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to give working business professionals the real-world tools they need to pursue leadership and management positions in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Today’s employers are looking for MBA graduates who are ready to take on responsibilities right away—those who can understand global issues, manage relationships across cultures, and grow businesses in emerging world markets.

Program Outcomes to Support Your Career Growth

Build the core skills and competencies that employers demand. You will study how to:

  • Create value in production and distribution of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.
  • Apply business knowledge to take well-reasoned action in diverse situations.
  • Address business issues or establish new procedures within an existing process.
  • Generate a new business or establish new procedures within an existing business.
  • Demonstrate the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance.
  • Evaluate the ethical and social implications of business decisions in a global context.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a master’s degree program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

Accelerate Your MBA Degree With ExcelTrack™

ExcelTrack™ is a personalized, competency-based degree path that gives you more control over how you learn—allowing you to earn your online MBA faster, for less money. Build off your existing knowledge and experience and concentrate only on the skills you need to learn.

Ways You Can Finance Your Education at Purdue University Global

Transfer Credits – Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Financial Aid – Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs.
Grants – Learn about federal financial grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits – Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction – 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers, 38% per credit for veterans for undergraduate programs.
Prior Military Experience – We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
International Tuition Reduction – International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction

 

94% of graduates in Purdue Global’ s Master of Business Administration program were employed or continued their education within 18 months of graduation. * https://www.purdueglobal.edu/degree-programs/business/online-mba-master-business-administration/

Course Length – 6-Week Sessions
Average Completion – 2.5 Years with Full-Time Study
Credits Required – 60–76
Course Effort – 20 Hours Per Week
Accreditation
  • Purdue Global’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
  • The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* https://www.purdueglobal.edu/degree-programs/business/online-mba-master-business-administration/

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    MBA Degrees Conferred:
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Finance, Leadership, Project Management and Supply Chain
  • Offered As: Online
  • Average GMAT Score: 633

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    In-State Tuition: 0

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Chicago-Illinois Institute of Technology

RANKED 4

Illinois Institute of Technology

Stuart School of Business

  • 565 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL - 60661
  • Illinois Institute of Technology

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Private for-profit
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business
  • Academic Year: Semester

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 299
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Education, Enterpreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Real Estate, Statistics, Strategic Management and Supply Chain
  • Offered As: 1-Year, Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Part-Time and Partnership
  • Average GMAT Score: 567

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment: 112
  • Part-time Enrollment: 64
  • Students from the US:

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $43,545

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

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Chicago-Loyola University Chicago

RANKED 5

Loyola University Chicago

Quinlan School of Business

  • 16 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL - 60611
  • Loyola University Chicago

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Private for-profit
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
  • Academic Year: Semester

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 391
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Global Management, Information Systems, International Business, Management and Marketing
  • Offered As: Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Online, Part-Time and Partnership
  • Average GMAT Score: 540

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment: 457
  • Part-time Enrollment: 122
  • Students from the US:

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $43,295

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

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Chicago-Northern Illinois University

RANKED 6

Northern Illinois University

College of Business

  • 105 Madison Street, Chicago, IL - 60602
  • Northern Illinois University

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
  • Academic Year: Semester

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 451
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Statistics and Supply Chain
  • Offered As: 1-Year, Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Off Campus and Part-Time
  • Average GMAT Score: 542

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment:
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  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $12,976

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

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Chicago-Northeastern Illinois University

RANKED 7

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University College of Business and Management

  • 5500 N St Louis Ave., Chicago, IL - 60625
  • Northeastern Illinois University

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business
  • Academic Year: Semester

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 25
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, General Business, Management and Taxation
  • Offered As: Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Online and Part-Time
  • Average GMAT Score: 470

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment: 17
  • Part-time Enrollment:
  • Students from the US:

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $6,802

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

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Chicago-University of Illinois at Chicago

RANKED 8

University of Illinois at Chicago

College of Business Administration

  • 1200 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL - 60607
  • University of Illinois at Chicago

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
  • Academic Year: Semester

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 397
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Supply Chain
  • Offered As: Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Online and Part-Time
  • Average GMAT Score: 580

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment: 387
  • Part-time Enrollment: 326
  • Students from the US:

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $25,756

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

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Chicago-Roosevelt University

RANKED 9

Roosevelt University

Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration

  • 430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL - 60605
  • Roosevelt University

  • Institution

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    MBA Degrees Conferred:
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Leadership, Product Management, Project Management, Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management
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    In-State Tuition: 0

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Chicago-Saint Xavier University

RANKED 10

Saint Xavier University

Graham School of Management

  • 3825 W 103rd Street, Chicago, IL - 60655
  • Saint Xavier University

  • Institution

    Institution Control: Private for-profit
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business
  • Academic Year: Semester

  • MBA Program

    MBA Degrees Conferred: 149
  • MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Economics, Education, Enterpreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Innovation Management, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Quantitative Methods, Real Estate, Sports Management, Statistics, Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management
  • Offered As: Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Online and Part-Time
  • Average GMAT Score: 400

  • MBA Student Population

    Full-time Enrollment: 34
  • Part-time Enrollment: 161
  • Students from the US:

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $19,481

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

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Chicago-North Park University

RANKED 11

North Park University

School of Business and Nonprofit Management

  • School of Nursing, 3225 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL - 60625-4895
  • North Park University

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    MBA Degrees Conferred:
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    In-State Tuition: 0

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Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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      • Finance – 630
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      • Marketing – 608
      • Management – 575
      • Business Administration – 523
      • Information Systems – 474
      • Intl Business – 462
      • Entrepreneurship – 409
      • Economics – 386
      • Supply Chain – 370
      • Data Analytics – 287
      • Healthcare Admin – 285
      • Leadership – 249
      • Statistics – 172

      Best Starting Salary

      • Business Analytics – $89,541
      • Consulting – $100,966
      • Energy – $90,858
      • E-Commerce – $102,291
      • Law – $87,073
      • Leadership – $89,974
      • Operations Mgmt – $93,540
      • Insurance – $86,661
      • Org. Behavior – $94,049
      • Real Estate – $90,802
      • Sports Mgmt – $93,293
      • Statistics – $91,536
      • Strategic Mgmt – $91,869
      • Taxation –  $88,186

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