UT Austin McCombs offers one of the best value propositions in MBA education. Located in the booming Austin tech scene, McCombs has strong placements in consulting, tech, and energy. The school is known for its Plus program and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
With a class size of 261 students, McCombs offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 28.5% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $168,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 650% after accounting for two years of tuition at $56,034 per year.
How McCombs ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18 | #35 | #15 | #30 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how McCombs's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #18— |
| 2025 | #18— |
| 2024 | #18— |
| 2023 | #18— |
| 2022 | #18— |
| 2021 | #18▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #17— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #35▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #36▼ 2 |
| 2023 | #34▲ 4 |
| 2022 | #38▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #37▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #36— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #15▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #17▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #18— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #30▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #31▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #32▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #33▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #34▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #35— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.