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51 Best PhD Business & Management Universities in United States

53 universities offer Business & Management PhD and doctorate study in the United States for 2026. This ranking is for applicants comparing doctoral study options across public universities.

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1Best overall
SU Sullivan University logo
Public University United States

Sullivan University

Public University Β· United States β€” Sullivan University is a private for-profit university based in Louisville, Kentucky. It is licensed to offer certificates and diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees by the K...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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2Top pick
CG Claremont Graduate University logo
Public University United States

Claremont Graduate University

Public University Β· United States β€” The Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is a private postgraduate research university in Claremont, California, United States. Founded in 1925, CGU is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium whi...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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3Top pick
UT The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley logo
Public University United States

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Public University Β· United States β€” The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university with its main campus in Edinburg, Texas, United States, and multiple other campuses throughout the Rio Grande Valley....

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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4Ranked
TU Tiffin University logo
Public University United States

Tiffin University

Public University Β· United States β€” Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888.

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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5Ranked
RM Robert Morris University Illinois logo
Public University United States

Robert Morris University Illinois

Public University Β· United States β€” Robert Morris University Illinois, formerly Robert Morris College, was a private university with its main campus in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1965 but its oldest ancestor was the Moser Scho...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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6Ranked
AU Antioch University logo
Public University United States

Antioch University

Public University Β· United States β€” Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioch College,...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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7Ranked
BU Bentley University logo
Public University United States

Bentley University

Public University Β· United States β€” Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Bentley has one und...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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8Ranked
CC California Coast University logo
Public University United States

California Coast University

Public University Β· United States β€” California Coast University (CCU) is a private for-profit online university based in Santa Ana, California. It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and approved by the State...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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9Ranked
CU Capella University logo
Public University United States

Capella University

Public University Β· United States β€” Capella University is a private for-profit, online university headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is owned by the publicly traded Strategic Education, Inc. and accredited by the Higher Learnin...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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10Ranked
CU Catholic University of America logo
Public University United States

Catholic University of America

Public University Β· United States β€” The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United Sta...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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11Ranked
CU Clark University logo
Public University United States

Clark University

Public University Β· United States β€” Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1887 with a large endowment from its namesake Jonas Gilman Clark, a prominent businessman, Clar...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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12Ranked
CT Colorado Technical University logo
Public University United States

Colorado Technical University

Public University Β· United States β€” Colorado Technical University is a private for-profit university with its main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1965, CTU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, primaril...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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13Ranked
FI Florida International University logo
Public University United States

Florida International University

Public University Β· United States β€” Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university with its main campus in Westchester, Florida, United States. Founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature, the school opened to stu...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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14Ranked
FU Franklin University logo
Public University United States

Franklin University

Public University Β· United States β€” Franklin University is a private university with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1902 to serve the needs of students beyond traditional undergraduate age. On-site c...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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15Ranked
GS Georgia State University logo
Public University United States

Georgia State University

Public University Β· United States β€” Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1913, it is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities. It is also the...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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16Ranked
IU Indiana University of Pennsylvania logo
Public University United States

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Public University Β· United States β€” The Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is a public research university in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and classifie...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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17Ranked
LT Louisiana Tech University logo
Public University United States

Louisiana Tech University

Public University Β· United States β€” Louisiana Tech University is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High r...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
QS standing0
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18Ranked
LM Loyola Marymount University logo
Public University United States

Loyola Marymount University

Public University Β· United States β€” Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. LMU enrolls over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, making i...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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19Ranked
MU Marymount University logo
Public University United States

Marymount University

Public University Β· United States β€” Marymount University is a private Catholic research university with its main campus in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It was founded as Marymount Junior College in 1950. Marymount offers b...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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20Ranked
NU National University logo
Public University United States

National University

Public University Β· United States β€” A national university is mainly a university created or managed by a government, but which may also at the same time operate autonomously without direct control by the state. In the United States, the...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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21Ranked
NM New Mexico State University logo
Public University United States

New Mexico State University

Public University Β· United States β€” New Mexico State University is a public, land-grant, research university in University Park, New Mexico, United States, in the Las Cruces area. Founded in 1888, it is the state's oldest public institu...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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22Ranked
PU Pepperdine University logo
Public University United States

Pepperdine University

Public University Β· United States β€” Pepperdine University is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ and with its main campus in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Pepperdine's main campus consis...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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23Ranked
SJ Saint Joseph's University logo
Public University United States

Saint Joseph's University

Public University Β· United States β€” Saint Joseph's University is a private Jesuit university in Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851 as Saint Jos...

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27.3 / 100 Β· Rated
Composite score27
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24Ranked
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
Public University United States

State University of New York at Binghamton

Public University Β· United States β€” The State University of New York at Binghamton, commonly referred to as Binghamton University (BU) or SUNY Binghamton, is a public research university in Greater Binghamton, New York, United States. T...

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A PhD or doctorate in Business & Management is a research degree for applicants who want advanced study, teaching, or research work rather than a taught professional qualification. It suits candidates who already have a strong academic background and want to specialise in business research.

The universities in this set are all public, so the main decision is between different public options rather than public and private choices. They are spread across different locations, but city size is not fully specified for every institution. Fees are only published for some programmes, so applicants should compare the published cost where available and confirm pricing directly where it is not published.

Before applying, verify the exact research focus, entry requirements, application deadline, tuition fee, and whether funding is available for the specific doctorate you want. You should also confirm campus location, study format, and any dissertation or supervision requirements with the university.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for PhD Business & Management universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Sullivan University, Claremont Graduate University, The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study PhD Business & Management universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program β€” labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support β€” never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About PhD Business & Management universities in United States

This page lists PhD Business & Management universities in United States held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support β€” never paid placement. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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