Emory University’s Goizueta Business School was once again recognized for providing world-class educational experiences across its portfolio of MBA programs in the U.S. News & World Report rankings released today.
Goizueta’s Full-Time MBA and Executive MBA secured the #1 spot in Georgia with the Executive MBA rising to 16th in the nation. The Part-time MBA held its spot as a top-20 program in the country.
“We are encouraged to see continued recognition of Goizueta’s MBA programs,” said Gareth James, John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School. “Our focus remains on delivering strong outcomes for our students—through rigorous academics, personalized career support, and programs designed to meet the needs of today’s professionals.”
Goizueta’s Full-Time MBA graduates continue to achieve notable success in career placement and salary growth. For the Two-Year MBA Class of 2025, graduates reported a median base salary of $175,000, a 162 percent increase over pre-MBA compensation, with 91 percent accepting offers within six months.
Working professionals in Goizueta’s Evening and Executive MBA programs also report significant career momentum. These programs are the most flexible in Georgia, offering online, hybrid, and on-campus formats. They also enable professionals from outside the region to earn a top-20 MBA while continuing to thrive in their current roles.
About the Rankings
U.S. News calculates the rankings for full-time programs based on placement success, including employment rates at graduation and three months post-graduation, mean starting salary and bonus; quality assessment which is based on feedback from peer institutions and corporate recruiters; and student selectivity which includes median GMAT and GRE scores, median undergraduate GPA, and acceptance rate.
Part-time or evening MBA programs are ranked based on peer assessment, part-time student ratio and total, GMAT and GRE scores, undergraduate GPA, and work experience for entering students.
The Executive MBA program is considered a specialty rank by U.S. News and ranked solely on peer scores.
