by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 141 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for general business administration and management students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 16,341 master's degrees in general business administration and management to qualified students.
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The business administration master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general business administration and management students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Business Administration and Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general business administration and management. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general business administration and management. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general business administration and management. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Georgetown University
Cornell University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general business administration and management. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Cornell University
New York University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general business administration and management. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from New York University
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from George Washington University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Villanova University
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Syracuse University
Stevens is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Stevens Institute of Technology
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Temple University
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Fordham University
Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Lehigh University
UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from University of Delaware
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Rutgers University - Newark
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from University of Scranton
UMGC is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from University of Maryland Global Campus
WCUPA is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from American University
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Seton Hall University
Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general business administration and management from Wilmington University
Here are some additional great schools for General Business Administration and Management students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best General Business Administration and Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA |
| 27 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 27 | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ |
| 28 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 22 | Widener University | Chester, PA |
| 23 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 24 | Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| 25 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
Explore the best general business administration and management schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 5,290 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 3,624 |
| Maryland | 363 | 3,036 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 1,869 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 1,771 |
| Delaware | 151 | 751 |
One of 16 majors within the Business Administration & Management area of study, General Business Administration and Management has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 604 |
| Interior Design Management | 596 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 384 |
| Science/Technology Management | 142 |
| Project Management | 128 |
| Retail Management | 104 |
| Supply Chain Management | 93 |
| Operations Management | 81 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 57 |
| Research and Development Management | 31 |
