Georgetown McDonough sits in the nation's capital, offering unmatched access to government, policy, international organizations, and nonprofits. The school is ideal for those interested in the intersection of business and public policy.
With a class size of 262 students, McDonough offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 31.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $162,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 529% after accounting for two years of tuition at $64,350 per year.
How McDonough ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31 | #42 | #21 | #34 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how McDonough's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #31▼ 9 |
| 2025 | #22— |
| 2024 | #22— |
| 2023 | #22— |
| 2022 | #22— |
| 2021 | #22— |
| 2020 | #22— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #42▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #44▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #43▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #45▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #46▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #44— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #21▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #22— |
| 2020 | #22— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #34▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #35▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #36▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #37▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #38▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #39— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.