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2026 Best Business Management & Marketing Schools

49 Colleges in the United States
4,237 Business Management & Marketing Degrees Awarded
$56,117 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business Management & Marketing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 210 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best business management & marketing schools.

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Choosing a Great Business Management & Marketing School

Best Business Management & Marketing Schools

The business management & marketing program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Business Management & Marketing Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

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Best Schools for Business Management & Marketing in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall business management & marketing education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Business Management & Marketing

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Leading the list is Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, our #1 school for business management & marketing. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 307 business management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. See the full business management & marketing program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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San Diego State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business management & marketing, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at San Diego State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from San Diego State University generally make around $114,126. Typical student debt for the program is $16,417. Read more about the business management & marketing program at San Diego State University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business management & marketing, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 211 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of New York University earn a median of $66,517 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Read more about the business management & marketing program at New York University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business management & marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 55 business management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $54,166 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213. Get the full business management & marketing details for Michigan State University

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Dayton one of the top schools for business management & marketing. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. About 38 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Dayton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $56,077. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. See the full business management & marketing program report for University Of Dayton

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Arizona State University placed #6 among the best business management & marketing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 1,281 business management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $58,063. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $19,802 in student loans. Get the full business management & marketing details for Arizona State University

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Bentley University landed the #7 spot for business management & marketing this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 104 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Bentley University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business management & marketing degree from Bentley University earn around $70,365 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full business management & marketing details for Bentley University

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University came in at #8 for business management & marketing this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. About 11 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Drake University in the most recent year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of Drake University earn a median of $56,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete this degree. Read more about the business management & marketing program at Drake University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best business management & marketing schools. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 business management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business management & marketing degree from Boston University earn around $65,605 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. See the full business management & marketing program report for Boston University

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Loyola University Chicago earned the #10 position for business management & marketing this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Chicago graduates 75% of students within six years. About 20 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,635 to complete this degree. Get the full business management & marketing details for Loyola University Chicago

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Eastern Illinois University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best business management & marketing schools. Eastern Illinois University is a large public school located in the town of Charleston. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 business management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business management & marketing program make about $43,603 in their early career. Eastern Illinois University graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans. See the full business management & marketing program report for Eastern Illinois University

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Dominican University Of California landed the #12 spot for business management & marketing this year. Set in the city of San Rafael, Dominican University Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 78% of students finish within six years. Dominican University Of California awarded about 232 business management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business management & marketing program make about $70,752 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full business management & marketing program report for Dominican University Of California

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley landed the #13 spot for business management & marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Malvern, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley is a small public university. There were roughly 10 business management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley in the most recent data year. Get the full business management & marketing details for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley

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Southern New Hampshire University landed the #14 spot for business management & marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $80,842 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,697. See the full business management & marketing program report for Southern New Hampshire University

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Arizona State University Skysong earned the #15 position for business management & marketing this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 619 business management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business management & marketing degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $50,740 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $19,802 in student loans. More information about a degree in business management & marketing from Arizona State University Skysong

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best business management & marketing schools. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 49 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Missouri University Of Science And Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from Missouri University Of Science And Technology generally make around $60,645. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $24,242 in student loans. More information about a degree in business management & marketing from Missouri University Of Science And Technology

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Suny Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Suny Maritime College earned the #17 position for business management & marketing this year. Suny Maritime College is a small public school located in the city of Throggs Neck. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 57 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Suny Maritime College in the most recent year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of Suny Maritime College earn a median of $44,675 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full business management & marketing program report for Suny Maritime College

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Amberton University earned the #18 position for business management & marketing this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Garland. There were roughly 13 business management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Amberton University in the most recent data year. See the full business management & marketing program report for Amberton University

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Art Center College Of Design landed the #19 spot for business management & marketing this year. Art Center College Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 10 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Art Center College Of Design in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from Art Center College Of Design generally make around $52,659. Students borrow a median of $37,803 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business management & marketing from Art Center College Of Design

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School placed #20 among the best business management & marketing schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The New School awarded about 138 business management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of The New School earn a median of $38,468 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,460 to complete this degree. Read more about the business management & marketing program at The New School

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University earned the #21 position for business management & marketing this year. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 46 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Howard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from Howard University generally make around $58,495. Typical student debt for the program is $25,498. See the full business management & marketing program report for Howard University

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Kettering University placed #22 among the best business management & marketing schools. Located in the city of Flint, Kettering University is a small private not-for-profit university. Kettering University graduates 71% of students within six years. About 39 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Kettering University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from Kettering University generally make around $111,776. Kettering University graduates carry a median of $28,913 in student loans. More information about a degree in business management & marketing from Kettering University

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California State University Dominguez Hills placed #23 among the best business management & marketing schools. California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public school located in the city of Carson. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 16 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at California State University Dominguez Hills in the most recent year. Business Management & Marketing graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $61,114 early in their careers. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates carry a median of $27,160 in student loans. More information about a degree in business management & marketing from California State University Dominguez Hills

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #24 among the best business management & marketing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 16 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Las Vegas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business management & marketing degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas generally make around $50,039. Typical student debt for the program is $21,181. Read more about the business management & marketing program at University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University landed the #25 spot for business management & marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 10 business management & marketing degrees were awarded at Adelphi University in the most recent year. Graduates of the business management & marketing program make about $51,037 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,487. Read more about the business management & marketing program at Adelphi University

Rest of the Top 50 Business Management & Marketing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s business management & marketing ranking:

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
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Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Aquinas College Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
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Additional Business Management & Marketing Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for business management & marketing:

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#53 Fidm Fashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 210 schools evaluated.

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