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659 Best Professional Business & Management Universities in the USA

Compare 1,875 programs at 659 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

659 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UI University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1867

US #65 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,355/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$81,054
Students
36,258
50
UC University of Connecticut-Stamford logo

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1952

US #66 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,798/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
2,432
51
KS Kent State University at Kent logo

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$20,787/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,388
Students
19,320
52
TT Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public University · Est. 1923

US #69 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,070/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,454
Students
32,394
53
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
54
UC University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus logo

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 2017

US #71 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,403/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
1,525
55
KS Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #72 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,406/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,262
Students
15,142
57
HU Harvard University logo

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1636

US #74 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,066/yr
Admission rate
4%
Earnings (10yr)
$101,817
Students
7,601
58
WS Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,971/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,905
Students
21,099
59
NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh logo

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1887

US #76 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,303/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Students
27,371
60
GW George Washington University logo

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,586/yr
Admission rate
47%
Earnings (10yr)
$90,873
Students
11,182
61
UC University of Connecticut-Avery Point logo

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1967

US #78 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,807/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
454
62
UM University of Maryland-College Park logo

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1856

US #79 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,678/yr
Admission rate
45%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,860
Students
30,760
63
UM University of Massachusetts-Amherst logo

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1863

US #80 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,383/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,631
Students
23,671
64
UW University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885

US #81 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,014/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,990
Students
16,758
65
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
66
VC Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,433/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,128
Students
20,753
67
WS Wright State University-Main Campus logo

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,415/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,500
Students
6,762
68
IU Indiana University-Indianapolis logo

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,668/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,198
Students
13,830
69
OS Oklahoma State University-Main Campus logo

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #87 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,447/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,413
Students
21,773
70
UC University of California-Berkeley logo

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, California · Public University · Est. 1868

US #90 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,481/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,446
Students
33,068
71
UA University at Albany logo

University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,167/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,979
Students
12,564
72
WS Wayne State University logo

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1868

US #92 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$12,766/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,493
Students
15,587

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 professional Business & Management universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Connecticut-Stamford, Kent State University at Kent. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists professional 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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