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.
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.
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.
How Questrom ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News |
|---|---|
| Rank | #40 |
| Year | 2026 |
Track how Questrom's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 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.