Questrom MBA

Boston University · Boston, MA
#40
US News Rank
38.0%
Accept Rate
665
Median GMAT
$130k
Median Salary
$63,264
Annual Tuition

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About Questrom MBA

Boston University Questrom School of Business leverages Boston's unique concentration of world-class hospitals, biotech firms, and technology companies. Questrom graduates are particularly well-placed in healthcare/pharma management, consulting, and financial services. BU's collaborative MBA community, combined with strong ties to Boston's innovation economy (including Harvard Medical Area, Kendall Square, and Route 128 corridor), makes Questrom a top choice for healthcare and tech-focused MBAs. Compare Questrom vs Stern →

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With a class size of 200 students, Questrom offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 38.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program. See Questrom vs Johnson side by side →

Graduates report a median starting salary of $130,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 414% after accounting for two years of tuition at $63,264 per year. Compare ROI and salary outcomes vs Anderson →

Employment by Industry

Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.

Technology 22%
Consulting 20%
Finance 18%
Healthcare / Pharma 15%
Marketing / Consumer Goods 10%
Other Industries 15%

Source: school employment data (2024).

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Employment by Region

Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.

Northeast 52.0%
Mid-Atlantic 5.0%
Southeast 7.0%
Midwest 6.0%
Southwest 5.0%
West Coast 12.0%
International 12.0%

Source: BU Questrom MBA Employment Report 2024 (2024).

Rankings Across Major Publications

How Questrom ranks according to each major business school ranking.

SourceUS News
Rank#40
Year2026

Historical Rankings by Publication

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US News

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YearRank
2026#40—
2025#40▼ 1
2024#39▲ 2
2023#41▲ 1
2022#42▲ 1
2021#43▲ 2
2020#45—

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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