Top MBA programs in Massachusetts (2026)
2 of the 25 top-ranked US full-time MBA programs are in Massachusetts: MIT Sloan and HBS. The table shows each school's latest published admissions figures, tuition and salary outcomes; click a school for its full profile and sources.
| # | School | Location | GMAT | Tuition / yr | Median salary | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MIT Sloan Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 675 (Focus) | $91,892 | $175,000 | 450 |
| 4 | HBS Harvard University | Boston, MA | 730 | $84,760 | $184,500 | 943 |
GMAT is the school's reported median or average for the latest entering class; "(Focus)" marks scores on the GMAT Focus Edition scale. A dash means the school does not publish that figure. Open a school for its full profile and sources. Acceptance rates are shown on each profile where the school publishes admit counts.
MIT Sloan School of Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts · #3 composite
Class of 450 · $91,892 tuition per year · $175,000 median base salary.
Harvard Business School
Boston, Massachusetts · #4 composite
Class of 943 · $84,760 tuition per year · $184,500 median base salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best MBA program in Massachusetts?
MIT Sloan School of Management is the highest-ranked program in Massachusetts in our composite of the four major rankings, at #3 nationally. HBS also place in the national top 25.
How much does an MBA cost in Massachusetts?
Among top-25 programs in Massachusetts, published annual tuition starts at $84,760 at HBS (MBA Program 2026-27 tuition, single student (9-month year)). Public universities often charge less for state residents; check each profile for the basis of the figure.