While one cannot dispute the pedigree of European and, increasingly, Asian business schools, for many prospective students the US is the be all and end all of business education. It is after all the birthplace of business education.
International recruiters certainly hold top US schools in high regard. The number included in the QS Global 200 Business Schools report certainly stands as testament to this. With 90 representatives, the US accounts for nearly half of the schools included.
So, which business schools in the US do employers consider to be the best of the best? Using data drawn from report, here’s the 10 top US business schools.
1. Harvard Business School
Average GMAT score: 730
Average salary on graduation: US$120,000
It won’t come as a massive surprise to see Harvard Business School occupying its traditional top spot in the eyes of international recruiters. Harvard was the first place in the world you could get an MBA, and many business schools around the world still look to HBS for leadership – no fewer than 80% of case studies sold around the world are written by the school’s faculty. Classroom participation is a key element on the HBS MBA, so not one for shrinking violets! It’s not just a big name; the school boasts over 30 buildings and a considerable tract of land.
2. Stanford GSB
Average GMAT score: 729
Average salary on graduation: US$129,692
The Silicon Valley location of the Stanford GSB (and Stanford’s general status as a tech powerhouse) means that it’s great location for those looking to dip their toes into the tech startup scene; nearly a third of 2013 graduates ended up in the technology sector. Students are encouraged to draw on resources from the university’s other schools, with the emphasis being on creating a personalized experience for each student. No other school in this list can match Stanford GSB’s figure of 42% international students.
3. Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Average GMAT score: 725
Average salary on graduation: US$ 120,000
The world’s first collegiate school of business, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania is known for its data and facts-driven approach, which perhaps goes some way to explaining its famous strength in finance. As well offering the usual suite of MBA and doctoral programs, the Wharton School offers a range of undergraduate programs. Its alumni network numbers 92,000, including one Nunzio Quacquarelli, founder and CEO of QS and TopMBA.com.
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