See how Marshall compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
USC Marshall leverages its Los Angeles location and powerful Trojan alumni network. The school is particularly strong in entertainment, entrepreneurship, and international business. Marshall's global orientation attracts a diverse student body.
With a class size of 228 students, Marshall offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 26.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $165,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 519% after accounting for two years of tuition at $66,640 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2024).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Marshall.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: USC Marshall Employment Report 2024 (2024).
How Marshall ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25 | #38 | #19 | #26 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Marshall's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #25▼ 4 |
| 2025 | #21— |
| 2024 | #21— |
| 2023 | #21— |
| 2022 | #21— |
| 2021 | #21— |
| 2020 | #21— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #38▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #39▼ 2 |
| 2023 | #37▲ 3 |
| 2022 | #40▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #41▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #39— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #19▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #20▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #21— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #26▼ 1 |
| 2024 | #25▲ 2 |
| 2023 | #27▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #28▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #29▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #30— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.
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