See how Stern compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
NYU Stern leverages its Greenwich Village location to offer deep connections to finance, media, entertainment, and tech. Known for its specializations in finance and luxury marketing, Stern attracts a globally diverse student body.
With a class size of 362 students, Stern offers a mid-sized cohort balancing personal attention with network breadth. The program's 23.0% acceptance rate makes it a highly competitive program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $180,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 486% after accounting for two years of tuition at $76,780 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2024).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Stern.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: NYU Stern Employment Report 2024 (2024).
How Stern ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7 | #15 | #14 | #13 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Stern's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #7▼ 1 |
| 2025 | #6▲ 8 |
| 2024 | #14— |
| 2023 | #14— |
| 2022 | #14— |
| 2021 | #14— |
| 2020 | #14— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #15▼ 1 |
| 2024 | #14▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #13▲ 3 |
| 2022 | #16▼ 2 |
| 2021 | #14▲ 2 |
| 2020 | #16— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #14▼ 1 |
| 2022 | #13▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #12— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #13▼ 1 |
| 2024 | #12▲ 2 |
| 2023 | #14▼ 1 |
| 2022 | #13▲ 2 |
| 2021 | #15▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #16— |
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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