Top MBA programs in New York (2026)
3 of the 25 top-ranked US full-time MBA programs are in New York: Columbia Business School, Cornell Johnson and NYU Stern. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Columbia Business School Columbia University | New York, NY | 734 | $93,908 | $175,000 | 982 |
| 9 | Cornell Johnson Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 710 | $88,934 | $175,000 | 276 |
| 13 | NYU Stern New York University | New York, NY | 737 | $92,658 | $175,000 | 336 |
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.
Columbia Business School
New York, New York · #8 composite
Class of 982 · $93,908 tuition per year · $175,000 median base salary.
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Ithaca, New York · #9 composite
Class of 276 · $88,934 tuition per year · $175,000 median base salary.
NYU Stern School of Business
New York, New York · #13 composite
Class of 336 · 23% acceptance rate · $92,658 tuition per year · $175,000 median base salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best MBA program in New York?
Columbia Business School is the highest-ranked program in New York in our composite of the four major rankings, at #8 nationally. Cornell Johnson and NYU Stern also place in the national top 25.
How much does an MBA cost in New York?
Among top-25 programs in New York, published annual tuition starts at $88,934 at Cornell Johnson (2026-27 two-year MBA tuition (excludes $2,200 fees)). Public universities often charge less for state residents; check each profile for the basis of the figure.