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330 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in the United States

Of the 330 Master's Business & Management universities in the United States, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks highest at #1 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123). The universities on this list offer 845 matching courses between them.

330 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
319Ranked
CS Colorado State University - Global Campus logo
United States
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
321Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
Orlando, Florida, United States
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
327Ranked
CT Colorado Technical University logo
United States
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

How these universities are ranked

18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #1 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 66,146,162 citations and an h-index of 2,281. 13 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 326 public to 4 private institutions. By location, Massachusetts (3), Texas (3) and Washington (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861. The University of Texas at Dallas is the largest, with 21,751 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (820), Business Administration (MBA) (11), Accounting (6) and Business Analytics (3). The usual length is 1–2 years and 18 months. 75% are full-time and 180 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (99% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake). Colorado State University - Global Campus offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 16 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and Massachusetts Institute of Technology the most at USD 60,000; the middle of the range is about USD 19,531. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Business & Management in the United States?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (QS World #1), University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Business & Management in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Business & Management in the United States?

326 public and 4 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business & Management course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 18 months the next most common.

When do Master's Business & Management courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 99% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Business & Management online with a university in the United States?

180 of these courses are listed as online.

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