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33 Best Public Business Administration (MBA) Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles tops our list of 33 Public 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 Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 65 courses to choose from.

33 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 33 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 49 bachelor's, 11 master's, 3 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 83% are full-time and 10 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). California State University, Fullerton offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Business Administration (MBA)?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Business Administration (MBA) in the United States?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public 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 Public Business Administration (MBA) online with a university in the United States?

10 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Business Administration (MBA) courses in the United States?

California State University, Fullerton, with 7, ahead of Pepperdine University (6).

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