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7 Best Master's Business Administration (MBA) Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles tops our list of 7 Master's Business Administration (MBA) universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

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California State University, Fullerton

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business Administration (MBA)

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#310 in United States · by research impact
1,566,789 citations · h-index 479
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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years. 82% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). California State University, Fullerton offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Business Administration (MBA)?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Business Administration (MBA) in the United States?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business Administration (MBA) course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Business Administration (MBA) online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses in the United States?

California State University, Fullerton, with 4, ahead of Pepperdine University (2).

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