Georgetown Full-time MBA Places 23rd Nationally in Latest Financial Times Ranking, 5th for Salary Increase

The Full-time MBA program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business placed 23rd in the United States and 49th in the world in the 2026 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, reflecting the school’s international reach and continued strength in career outcomes.  

Georgetown McDonough ranked 5th in the United States for salary percentage increase (145%), demonstrating the value of the degree over time. This year’s results are based on career data from the Class of 2022 from the time they enrolled in the MBA to three years after graduation. 

The school also placed in the top 10 in the United States for the percentage of international faculty and global diversity among students.

“Our graduates’ strong outcomes reflect an MBA experience designed for real-world impact,” said Sudipta Dasmohapatra, senior associate dean of MBA programs. “The McDonough MBA prepares professionals to be career-ready from day one – combining a global business education with hands-on experiences and a values-based approach that empowers them to lead responsibly and make a positive difference in their organizations and communities.”

The Financial Times ranking places significant emphasis on alumni success three years after graduation, drawing on surveys of graduates and business schools worldwide. Measures such as career progress, global representation, research, and a focus on sustainability align closely with Georgetown McDonough’s mission to educate global leaders who create value in both business and society.

The school’s strong showing in salary growth and international representation reflects its emphasis on career preparation across programs. The Full-time MBA weaves experiential learning throughout the curriculum to provide opportunities to practice leadership concepts with real-world application – from the “Ethics Project”, an open-ended, year-long group project to evaluate what “doing good” means in the world; to the day-long role-play case competition with alumni for the final exam of their Leadership Communications course, known as the Executive Challenge; to the Global Business Experience, where students travel to countries around the world and present semester-long research findings to clients as part of their signature consulting course. 

Looking ahead, the program will launch its new MBA curriculum this fall to build on its existing strengths and align with evolving demands in global business, including an emphasis on career readiness, AI and digital literacy, and personalization options for several core courses. 

Students can also participate in a range of co-curricular experiences like the Small Business Corps and engage with numerous faculty-led centers, initiatives, and institutes for research, projects, and events focused on core interdisciplinary themes such as sustainability, healthcare, AI, public policy, financial markets, and more. 

All McDonough students have access to the McDonough Career Center, which provides personal branding, career exploration, alumni teaching and mentoring, and individualized advising with dedicated career coaches. Students also have access to exclusive career events, professional networking opportunities, and the ability to connect with a worldwide network of alumni for mentorship and career advice.

Embedded in the Jesuit identity of the university, the McDonough MBA focuses on whole-person development, community engagement, and a commitment to service. Georgetown McDonough recruits students from across the world, each with varied personal and professional backgrounds, to offer a truly global perspective. The fall 2025 full-time incoming class is 44% international and represents 40 different countries. 

“We don’t just prepare students for their first job after graduation, we prepare them for a lifetime of leadership,” said Dasmohapatra. “By focusing on the whole person, we ensure our graduates develop the skills, judgment, and values needed to navigate complexity, lead responsibly, and make a positive impact in the world.”