See how Sloan compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
MIT Sloan combines management education with MIT's engineering and technology DNA. Known for producing leaders in tech, biotech, and entrepreneurship, Sloan offers a unique action learning approach. Students benefit from MIT's broader ecosystem of innovation and research.
With a class size of 480 students, Sloan offers a mid-sized cohort balancing personal attention with network breadth. The program's 13.6% acceptance rate makes it one of the most selective MBA programs in the world.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $246,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 650% after accounting for two years of tuition at $82,000 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2025).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Sloan.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: MIT Sloan Employment Report 2025 (Class of 2025) (2025).
How Sloan ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6 | #1 | #3 | #3 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Sloan's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #6▼ 1 |
| 2025 | #5— |
| 2024 | #5— |
| 2023 | #5— |
| 2022 | #5▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #6— |
| 2020 | #6— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #1▲ 7 |
| 2024 | #8▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #7▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #8▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #9▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #7— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #3▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #5▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #4— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #3▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #5▼ 2 |
| 2023 | #3▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #4▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #3▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #2— |
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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