Financial Times Ranks Georgetown MBA 20th in the United States

The Full-time MBA program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business placed 20th in the United States and 43rd in the world in the 2025 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking. 

Driven by a 144% increase in salary for the Class of 2021, McDonough placed 6th in the country for the percentage that students’ salaries rose from the time they enrolled in the MBA program to three years after graduation. The school also placed in the top 10 in the United States for alumni career progress, international representation among faculty teaching in the program, international representation among students, and representation of women in faculty.

“We are proud to be recognized among the world’s best full-time MBA programs,” said Sudipta Dasmohapatra, senior associate dean of MBA programs. “The Financial Times considers global representation, career preparation, and a commitment to sustainability as measures of a top program, which reflect the values we uphold at Georgetown McDonough. Our program aspires to prepare our students to lead impactful careers in global business through a rigorous and innovative curriculum, and it is meaningful to see the successful outcomes of our alumni reflected in this ranking.”

McDonough also saw a double-digit increase in its international mobility rank, which reflects alumni citizenship and the locations they worked in before enrolling in the MBA program, upon completion, and three years after graduation.  

The Financial Times places a strong emphasis on the success of alumni three years after graduation, collecting data from surveys of alumni and business schools. 

Through a values-based approach to business, the Georgetown MBA program continues to innovate and offer new opportunities to its students. The recently launched Small Business Corps (SBC) program pairs students with small enterprises in under-resourced communities across the Washington, D.C, region through customized, project-based consulting. McDonough also launched the Business of Health Initiative, building on the school’s commitment to healthcare through programs like the MBA Certificate in the Business of Healthcare and the MBA/MD dual degree program. Additionally, the MBA program introduced the EmpowerHER program this academic year, connecting women business leaders around the country.

The school also continues to see success in career outcomes. According to the most recent MBA Employment Report, 88.8% of students in the Full-time Class of 2024 received a job offer within three months of graduation, with a median salary of $148,000 and an average signing bonus of $33,854.

“Achieving this recognition in the rankings is a direct reflection of our community and the lasting impact of our transformative education,” Dasmohapatra said. “Rooted in the Jesuit value of cura personalis, or care for the whole person, our program offers unique experiences that empower our graduates to not only succeed in business, but to become global leaders who are committed to serving the common good.”