U.S. News & World Report Ranks Baruch College Graduate Programs Among the Best for 2024-25

April 9, 2024

Baruch College continues to build upon its national reputation for academic excellence with another round of top rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business and Marxe School of Public and International Affairs have once again secured top spots in U.S. News’s coveted “Best Graduate Schools” list for 2024, underscoring the exceptional quality of graduate education provided at both schools.

Zicklin School of Business: MBA Programs Top the Rankings Again

For the sixth year in a row, both the Evening MBA and Full-Time MBA programs were rated #1 among public institutions in New York City and New York State.

On the U.S. News list, the Zicklin School’s Part-Time (Evening) MBA program placed #40 nationwide, advancing three positions from last year. The Full-Time MBA, meanwhile, ranked #53 among 124 public and private institutions throughout the country.

“Maintaining and lifting rankings reflects the Zicklin School’s commitment to excellence in our programs and our dedication to the success of our graduates,” said Bruce W. Weber, PhD, the Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School. “Our impressive faculty, supportive staff, and fiercely loyal alumni help our talented, ambitious MBA students unlock their potential and prepare for the business challenges of tomorrow.”

Marxe School of Public and International Affairs: All Programs Rise in National Rankings

All graduate degree programs for the Marxe School saw its rankings jump year-over-year, with the MPA up one spot among all public and private institutions. The non-profit management and urban policy programs ranking also rose nationwide, up nine and one position, respectively.

The Marxe School also ranked in the public policy analysis category this year, coming in as the #1 program among public institutions in New York City.

“The Marxe School’s graduate education provides an invaluable educational foundation propelling our students into leadership roles in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors,” said Marxe School Dean and Professor Sherry Ryan. “The Marxe degree programs invite students to think critically about today’s most pressing societal issues and assess alternative policy solutions through an equity and justice lens.”

Ryan adds, “Our phenomenal rankings reflect the true quality and dedication of our faculty, students, and staff. The Marxe School is on the move to advance public service, equitable urban policies, and nonprofit management in New York City and beyond. And we do all of this while raising up first generation and minority students, a truly inspiring accomplishment.”

Rankings At-a-Glance

Zicklin School of Business

Full Time MBA

Among public institutions:

#1 in New York
#27 nationwide (tie)

Among all institutions:

#3 in New York City and #5 in New York State
#53 nationwide (tie) out of 124 schools ranked

Part-time MBA (Evening)

Among public institutions:

#1 in New York
#27 nationwide

Among all institutions:

#2 in New York City and #2 in New York State
#40 nationwide (tie) out of 269 schools ranked

Accounting

Among public institutions:

#1 in New York
#18 nationwide

Among all institutions:

#4 in New York City and #5 in New York State
#41 nationwide (tie)

Marxe School of Public and International Affairs

Public Affairs

Among public institutions:

#2 in New York City and #3 in New York State
#38 nationwide (tie)

Among all institutions:

#4 in New York City and #7 in New York State
#52 nationwide (tie) out of 271 schools ranked

Non-profit Management

Among public institutions:

#1 in New York City and #1 in New York State
#13 nationwide (tie)

Among all institutions:

#2 in New York City and #3 in New York State
#18 nationwide (tie)

Public Policy Analysis

Among public institutions:

#1 in New York City and #2 in New York State
#21 nationwide (tie)

Among all institutions:

#3 in New York City and #6 in New York State
#35 nationwide (tie)

Urban Policy

Among public institutions:

#1 in New York City and #1 in New York State
#9 nationwide (tie)

Among all institutions:

#2 in New York City and #2 in New York State
#14 nationwide (tie)

Learn more about all of Baruch College’s Graduate Programs:

Methodology

U.S. News & World Report surveyed in fall 2023 and early 2024 all 506 institutions with master’s-level business programs in the United States accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. To calculate an overall score, the ranking indicators used the following factors: career placement success, student excellence, and quality assessment. Learn more about the business ranking methodology.

The rankings of public affairs programs are based solely on peer assessment survey results sent in fall 2023 and early 2024 to deans, directors and department chairs representing 271 master’s programs in public affairs and administration. Read more about a full explanation of each ranking methodology.

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