Fortune Rankings: Best Business Schools and MBA Programs, 2026
Saunders College of Business’s MBA program is ranked #68 among the “Best Business Schools and MBA Programs” nationally by Fortune. This represents an impressive leap from last year’s ranking of #91. Also, the Saunders MBA ranked #6 in New York State (#8 in 2025).
To complete its ranking, the Fortune team analyzed data from nearly 100 MBA programs and considered 11 key ranking factors, including base salaries of recent graduates, cost of tuition, graduation rates, and the number of MBA alumni now serving in Fortune 1000 C-suite positions.
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An MBA from Saunders gives students a foundational business and STEM education along with the essential communication and leadership skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.
As recent alumnus Austin Obiora Okwudili ’19 states, “The applied learning focus emphasizes real-world experiences, which will be valuable when entering the workforce. In addition, you get the latest active learning classroom technology and the resources of one of the largest technical universities in the nation. When you combine the skills and knowledge this program provides, employers can feel confident that a Saunders graduate will help their business compete successfully.”
Saunders is constantly modernizing its curriculum to incorporate the newest cutting-edge technology into its programs. Students in the STEM-designated MBA program learn data analytics, information systems, and managerial decision-making skills, incorporating the newest technology and resources to ensure graduates are well prepared to lead innovation in the business world.
Graduates of the MBA program can manage organizational operations, make managerial insights, and maximize efficiency across various business functions and industries.
Saunders’ undergraduate and graduate portfolio is nationally and internationally ranked and recognized. Graduates continually pursue high-level positions at top businesses globally, which is why Saunders boasts a 95% career outcomes rate across all of its business programs. Visit our events page to view graduate information session opportunities and other events.
