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.
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.