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304 Best PhD Business & Management Universities in the USA

Compare 480 programs at 304 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

304 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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US University of Scranton logo

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1888

US #238 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$32,568/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,652
Students
3,554
146
UT The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley logo

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas · Public University · Est. 2015

US #245 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$4,831/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,620
Students
28,666
147
WP Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #247 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$43,071/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$103,470
Students
5,447
148
UM University of Massachusetts-Boston logo

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,707/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,865
Students
11,512
149
UM University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1933

US #260 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$13,310/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,637
Students
6,817
150
CS Cleveland State University logo

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #262 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$14,764/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,131
Students
8,969
151
EU Emory University logo

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1836

US #263 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,585/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$80,137
Students
7,298
152
UT The University of Texas at Dallas logo

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public University · Est. 1961

US #267 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,267/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,227
Students
21,751
153
UM University of Missouri-St Louis logo

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1963

US #271 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,071/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,037
Students
5,024
154
UD University of Dayton logo

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,533/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,537
Students
7,682
155
CU Creighton University logo

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1878

US #284 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$31,568/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,911
Students
4,348
156
FI Florida Institute of Technology logo

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #287 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$35,639/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,137
Students
3,404
157
CU Capella University logo

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1993

US #290 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,956/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$42,189
Students
18,364
158
PU Pace University logo

Pace University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1906

US #291 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,892/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,378
Students
7,665
159
RU Rice University logo

Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #297 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,370/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,718
Students
4,776
160
RU Regent University logo

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #300 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,923/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,498
Students
4,729
161
II Illinois Institute of Technology logo

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1940

US #302 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,425/yr
Admission rate
55%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,592
Students
2,833
162
UW University of Wisconsin-Whitewater logo

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1868

US #306 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,158/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,356
Students
9,405
163
SM Saint Mary's University of Minnesota logo

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1912

US #312 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,704/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,170
Students
1,073
164
CU Concordia University-Wisconsin logo

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #317 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,201/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,075
Students
2,197
165
GI Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus logo

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1885

US #318 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$12,116/yr
Admission rate
14%
Earnings (10yr)
$102,772
Students
18,785
166
TJ Thomas Jefferson University logo

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1824

US #321 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,928/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$77,449
Students
3,755
167
SN Southern New Hampshire University logo

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1932

US #324 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$36,708/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,318
Students
163,164
168
UR University of Redlands logo

University of Redlands

Redlands, California · Private University · Est. 1907

US #327 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,031/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,690
Students
2,049

What this subject pays

Graduates of Business & Management programmes report a median $43,426 two years after finishing, across 598 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for phD Business & Management universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Scranton, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study phD Business & Management universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying phD Business & Management universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About phD Business & Management universities in the USA

This page lists phD Business & Management universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. 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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