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

Of the 326 Public Master's Business & Management universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Southern California (QS World #146). Across the whole list there are 825 courses to choose from.

326 universities · ranked best first

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196Ranked
FS Frostburg State University logo
#1,014 in United States United States

Frostburg State University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Business & Management

Tuition (indicative)
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Admissions open
#1,014 in United States · by research impact
39,642 citations · h-index 89
201Ranked
SO Southwestern Oklahoma State University logo
#1,044 in United States Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Business & Management

USD 8,499/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,514Students
International
Admissions open
#1,044 in United States · by research impact
36,423 citations · h-index 87
202Ranked
UA The University of Arizona Global Campus logo
#1,054 in United States Chandler, Arizona, United States

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

USD 11,960/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
20,152Students
International
Admissions open
#1,054 in United States · by research impact
35,797 citations · h-index 87
203Ranked
GS Governors State University logo
#1,057 in United States United States

Governors State University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#1,057 in United States · by research impact
35,396 citations · h-index 79
210Ranked
NU Northwood University logo
#1,077 in United States United States

Northwood University

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Business & Management

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International
Admissions open
#1,077 in United States · by research impact
32,831 citations · h-index 85
212Ranked
MC Mercy College logo
#1,089 in United States United States

Mercy College

Public University · 7 courses in Master's Business & Management

All 7 courses →
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International
Admissions open
#1,089 in United States · by research impact
31,324 citations · h-index 66

How these universities are ranked

17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #575 (University of South Carolina); 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). 11 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

326 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Texas (3), Washington (2) and Massachusetts (2) account for the most of those we can place. The University of Texas at Dallas is the largest, with 21,751 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (800), 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 175 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 13 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus the most at USD 43,404; 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

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

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

326 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public 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 Public 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 Public Master's Business & Management online with a university in the United States?

175 of these courses are listed as online.

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