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.

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193

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #239 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,487/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $78,257
Students: 7,660

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194

American University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1893

US #241 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $41,943/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $77,370
Students: 7,266

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195

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1960

US #242 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,317/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,118
Students: 18,854

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196

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1865

US #243 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,873/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $48,387
Students: 6,188

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197

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

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198

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

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199

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1855

US #246 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,745/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $57,780
Students: 6,614

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200

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

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201

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1789

US #248 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,815/yr
Admission rate: 13%
Earnings (10yr): $103,494
Students: 7,569

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202

St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,999/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $69,571
Students: 9,477

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203

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, California · Public University · Est. 1958

US #250 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,021/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $59,115
Students: 32,691

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204

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,730/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $74,742
Students: 5,350

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205

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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206

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington · Public University · Est. 1882

US #255 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,886/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,897
Students: 6,222

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207

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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208

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

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209

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1899

US #259 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,836/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $51,836
Students: 19,444

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210

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

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211

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1874

US #264 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $11,040/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $45,795
Students: 12,318

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212

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1871

US #266 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,346/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $52,334
Students: 5,097

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213

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

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214

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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215

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington · Private University · Est. 1891

US #269 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $34,662/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $75,272
Students: 4,062

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216

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

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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 Marquette University, American University, Grand Valley State University. 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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