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Best Business Schools and MBA Programs for 2025 for 2025

Best Business Schools and MBA Programs for 2025 for 2025

Going to business school is a lifelong investment that can send your career—and salary—to new heights. The degree is known for teaching the most in-demand skills in business management, covering topics ranging from finance and entrepreneurship to marketing and analytics. Through our flagship ranking, we hope to help the next generation of leaders—who may someday run Fortune 500 companies—discover the best MBA program for their future.

Best Online MBA Programs for 2024

Best Online MBA Programs for 2024

Fortune wants to help future business leaders and managers navigate the business school landscape. That’s why we are releasing our best online MBA programs ranking. In total, we ranked over 90 qualified business schools that completed our questionnaire. For more specific searches, check out our ranking of the most affordable online MBAs and those not requiring GMAT/GRE scores to apply.

Best Executive MBA Programs for 2024

Best Executive MBA Programs for 2024

If you are a mid-career professional looking for a track into the C-suite, an executive MBA program provides you with a robust network of highly-motivated, experienced peers to get you where you want to go. To help you pick the executive MBA program that’s the best fit for you, Fortune ranked over 50 of the best executive MBA programs.

Best Part-Time MBA Programs for 2024

Best Part-Time MBA Programs for 2024

When considering business school, there is a seemingly endless number of part-time MBA programs, but only some can be considered the best. Those that made Fortune's list this year not only offer top-notch curriculums and access to world-class business school professors, but they also have a track-record of seeing their alumni climb to the tops of the Fortune 500 world (and they also were willing to be transparent with data and participate).

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
University of Chicago (Booth)
Chicago, IL
Northwestern University (Kellogg)
Evanston, IL
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Philadelphia, PA
Columbia University
New York, NY

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Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)
Bloomington, IN
Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)
Pittsburgh, PA
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)
Chapel Hill, NC
University of Washington (Foster)
Seattle, WA
University of Southern California (Marshall)
Los Angeles, CA

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Northwestern University (Kellogg)
Evanston, IL
Columbia University
New York, NY
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Philadelphia, PA
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross)
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Chicago (Booth)
Chicago, IL

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University of Chicago (Booth)
Chicago, IL
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross)
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)
Austin, TX
University of California–Los Angeles (Anderson)
Los Angeles, CA
Indiana University (Kelley)
Indianapolis, IN

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Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Georgetown University (McDonough)
Washington, DC
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)
Pittsburgh, PA
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

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University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
University of Louisiana (Lafayette)
Lafayette, LA
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
Spalding University
Louisville, KY
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

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University of Texas–Dallas
Richardson, TX
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
University of Massachusetts–Amherst
Amherst, MA
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

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University of Virginia (Darden)
Charlottesville, VA
Washington University in St. Louis (Olin)
St. Louis, MO
University of Southern California (Marshall)
Los Angeles, CA
University of California–Los Angeles (Anderson)
Los Angeles, CA
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)
Chapel Hill, NC

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Vanderbilt University (Owen)
Nashville, TN
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin)
Madison, WI
University of Georgia (Terry)
Athens, GA
Brigham Young University (Marriott)
Provo, UT
University of Houston (Bauer)
Houston, TX

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Northwestern University (Kellogg)
Evanston, IL
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Philadelphia, PA
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross)
Ann Arbor, MI
Duke University (Fuqua)
Durham, NC
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
Cambridge, MA

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University of Chicago (Booth)
Chicago, IL
Northwestern University (Kellogg)
Evanston, IL
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Philadelphia, PA
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross)
Ann Arbor, MI
Duke University (Fuqua)
Durham, NC

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University of Chicago (Booth)
Chicago, IL
New York University (Stern)
New York, NY
Cornell University (Johnson)
Ithaca, NY
Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller)
Atlanta, GA
Vanderbilt University (Owen)
Nashville, TN

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Best Online Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024

Best Online Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024

Exponential growth in data has translated into a demand for data scientists that outpaces how fast universities can train them. But what are the best options if you’re looking to break into data science and don’t have time for in-person classes? An online master’s in data science can be the answer. Fortune is here to help you find top schools you can trust with our ranking of the best online master’s in data science.

Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2024

Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2024

Cyberattacks are a major concern for organizations small and large. As a result, the demand for experts to keep systems and data safe from bad actors has never been higher. For individuals who are fascinated by the cyber world, this is great news. To make the process of figuring out educational pathways easier, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s in cybersecurity. A master's degree can not only provide students with the advanced, in-demand skills needed to tackle the intersection of AI, machine learning, and cloud computing with cybersecurity, but it also prepares students to tackle industry-recognized certifications like CISSP, CISA, Security+, CEH, and more. In total, 20 programs opted-in for our list.

Best Online Master’s in Computer Science for 2024

Best Online Master’s in Computer Science for 2024

The tech skills gap has never been higher, with business leaders constantly seeking experts in areas like AI, data analysis, and cloud computing. At the same time, there are many traditional and nontraditional ways for individuals to upskill. To help prospective students navigate this competitive landscape, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s degree programs in computer science.
If online learning isn't your thing, check out our ranking of in-person master's in computer science.

Best Master’s in Data Science for 2025

Best Master’s in Data Science for 2025

Data is a hot commodity at companies of all sizes, and experts with the proper skills to collect, organize, analyze, and visualize data are in high demand. To gain the sought-after skills and upskill or reskill into the data industry, individuals are returning to higher education. This ranking highlights the best master’s in data science programs at institutions across the U.S.

University of California—Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
University of Illinois at Urbana—Champaign
Champaign, IL
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
University of Texas–Austin
Austin, TX

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
University of California—Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Duke University
Durham, NC
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
Rice University
Houston, TX
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
University of North Texas
Denton, TX

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University of Texas–Austin
Austin, TX
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

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Indiana University–Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
Yeshiva University (Katz)
New York, NY
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA

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University of Delaware
Newark, DE
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
University of Nevada–Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
University of Missouri–St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

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Best Online Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Programs for 2025

Best Online Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Programs for 2025

Public health is a field to consider if you want to help improve the health of others and their communities. Demand is increasing for those looking for jobs in the sector, as well as for ways to learn the necessary skills to succeed. Fortune has compiled a list of the best online master’s in public (MPH) programs for 2025.

Best Online Master’s in Psychology Programs for 2024

Best Online Master’s in Psychology Programs for 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic helped highlight the importance of personal health and wellbeing. A master’s degree in psychology is a necessary step for people who are interested in becoming a psychologist after completing a doctorate degree, or it can qualify you for a growing number of other career opportunities. And an online program offers flexibility to build your interpersonal skill set and advance your degree—while still working. Fortune ranked nine online master’s degree programs in psychology. This ranking was last updated May 2022.

Best Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs for 2024

Best Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs for 2024

The demand for nurses has been impossible to ignore in recent years, while nurses looking to advance their careers need to acquire new skills—and often while still working full-time. That’s why Fortune set out to rank online master’s degree programs in nursing. In total, we ranked 44 online MSN programs. This ranking was last updated August 2022.

Best Online MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs for 2024

Best Online MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs for 2024

Few other types of professionals are experiencing quite as high of demand as nurse practitioners. By 2031, 112,700 advanced practice nurse roles are expected to be added to the U.S. economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a 46% increase from 2021. People seeking a more flexible way to earn the credentials to fill nurse practitioner roles may be in the market for an online master’s degree in nursing—that’s why Fortune has ranked the best online nurse practitioner programs. The methodology for this ranking was the same as that of our best online master’s in nursing (MSN) programs ranking. For this list, we used data submitted only by nursing schools with nurse practitioner concentrations. This ranking was last updated December 2022.

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Boston University
Boston, MA
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

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University of Nevada–Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

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University of Nevada–Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Troy University
Troy, AL
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Carson, CA
University of Louisiana–Monroe
Monroe, LA
Kent State University
Kent, OH

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