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Texas McCombs MBA: A Year of Remarkable Rankings and Recognition

December 10, 2024 / / 0 Comments

The Texas McCombs reputation is a comprehensive reflection of excellence—combining rankings, career outcomes, brand recognition, research, and teaching. The 2024 rankings landscape tells a compelling story of our MBA programs’ global prominence, spanning our Full-Time, Evening, and Executive MBA formats in Austin, along with our Weekend MBA programs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings underscore our leadership across multiple MBA formats:

  • #16 Full-Time MBA
  • #7 Working Professional MBA
  • #15 Executive MBA

These rankings are more than numbers—they’re a testament to our ongoing commitment to delivering a transformative graduate management education that prepares business leaders to make a meaningful impact. Behind each ranking lies a dedication to academic rigor, innovative curriculum, and preparing students to excel in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Full-Time MBA: Scaling New Heights

The Texas McCombs Full-Time MBA Program has achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, solidifying its position as a top-tier business education destination: 

Poets & Quants (December 2024)

In a historic performance, our Full-Time MBA rose three ranks to No. 16 in the prestigious Poets & Quants’ 2024-2025 ranking of 100 U.S. MBA programs. Among public schools, we proudly stand at No. 3, surpassing renowned institutions like UC Berkeley, University of Washington, and University of Michigan.

QS Global MBA Rankings (September 2024)

We secured the No. 17 spot nationally, performing among the top 11% globally out of 340 programs considered. Notably, we ranked highest in thought leadership, reflecting our commitment to innovative and forward-thinking business education.

Bloomberg Businessweek (September 2024)

Climbing two ranks to No. 19 nationally, our program was particularly commended for impressive compensation metrics. Among public schools, we rank No. 6, a testament to the exceptional career outcomes of our graduates.

Fortune Magazine (September 2024)

A significant leap to No. 12 among 98 ranked schools underscores our continuous growth and impact. We’re the third-ranked public school, behind only Michigan and Virginia.

Return on Investment

Insider Monkey crowned the Texas Full-Time MBA as the No. 1 program for return on investment, analyzing graduate starting salaries against cost of attendance. This recognition highlights the tangible value of a McCombs MBA.

 

Working Professional MBA: Leading the Part-Time Landscape

Our Working Professional MBA programs, including the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA programs in Dallas and Houston, achieved remarkable recognition:

Fortune Magazine (April 2024)

We soared to No. 3 among 50 ranked part-time MBA programs, showcasing the strength and flexibility of our professional MBA offerings.

 

Executive MBA: Consistent Excellence

The Texas McCombs Executive MBA Program continued its tradition of exceptional performance:

Poets & Quants (November 2024)

Rising two ranks to No. 8 nationally, we’ve maintained top 10 status in eight of the last ten surveys.

Financial Times (October 2024)

McCombs faculty research ranked No. 7 among U.S.-based Executive MBA programs, with a remarkable No. 1 ranking among public schools.

 

Beyond Rankings: A Holistic Educational Experience

Our excellence extends beyond numerical rankings. The Princeton Review’s 2023-2024 assessments highlight our comprehensive approach – an educational model that goes beyond traditional classroom learning. At McCombs, we integrate academic rigor with practical experience, personal development, and career preparation across multiple factors.

  • No. 6: Best Campus Environment
  • No. 8: Best MBA for Consulting
  • No. 9: Best MBA for Marketing
  • No. 10: Most Family Friendly 

Entrepreneurship: Cultivating Future Innovators

We’re proud to be ranked No. 7 for graduate entrepreneurship by Princeton Review, reflecting our commitment to innovation and practical business leadership.

Our entrepreneurship ecosystem extends far beyond traditional classroom learning. Graduate entrepreneurship at McCombs holistically integrates the Texas MSTC program, Texas MBA programs, and a robust network of initiatives that transform innovative ideas into real-world impact. Key entrepreneurial platforms include:

  • Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center
  • Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs
  • Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
  • Venture Fellows Program
  • Austin Technology Incubator

 

The Burnt Orange Advantage

More than just a color, burnt orange represents a legacy of leadership, innovation, and transformative potential. In 2024, our rankings tell a story far beyond numbers—they illuminate the Texas McCombs commitment to developing business leaders who don’t just navigate the global business landscape, but fundamentally reshape it. From the bustling streets of New York to the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley, from emerging markets in São Paulo to technological centers in Tokyo, the University of Texas represents more than an education—it’s a global passport to impact.

The burnt orange emblem carries with it the spirit of “What starts here changes the world”—a motto that echoes through our entrepreneurial initiatives, research excellence, and commitment to preparing leaders who are as adaptable as they are ambitious. Our 2024 rankings reflect more than institutional achievement; they represent a promise of transformative education, of pushing boundaries, of creating leaders who will drive meaningful change across industries and continents. The Texas McCombs MBA is more than a degree—it’s a launchpad for global impact, continuing to prove that excellence knows no limits.

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Full-Time MBA Program Receives STEM Certification

December 17, 2020 / / Comments Off on Full-Time MBA Program Receives STEM Certification

Top-Ranked Programs Emphasize Quantitative Management and Analytics

We are excited to announce that the Texas McCombs Full-Time MBA Program has received STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) certification for 14 of its 22 concentrations, demonstrating a high level of quantitative rigor across the program. 

“The breadth and depth of our full-time MBA curriculum is a unique complement to our close-knit class of 260 students, and we wanted to focus our STEM certification efforts on areas where we’re seeing strong and active job recruitment post-graduation, such as business analytics. The fact that these 14 concentrations were judged to meet STEM standards after an exacting review by our faculty, university office of graduate studies, UT System, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board points to the strength of our offerings in these subject areas.”

– Tina Mabley, Assistant Dean for Full-Time MBA

Texas McCombs received the STEM designation after a rigorous review of the MBA curriculum and how the programs are categorized by the National Center for Education Statistics under a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code. The approval process went through several levels including the McCombs School of Business faculty, the University of Texas at Austin Office of Graduate Studies and Provost, the University of Texas System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. As a result, the existing single Full-Time MBA degree program was split into three degree programs, two of which (Management Science & Quantitative Methods and Financial Mathematics) are classified with STEM codes. These degrees are earned by completing specific concentrations within the Full-Time MBA program.  

Beginning with the graduating Class of 2021, the following  concentrations will have the STEM degree designation.

Management Science & Quantitative Methods degree code:

  • Information Management 
  • Supply Chain & Operations Management 
  • Business Analytics 
  • Brand & Product Management
  • High Tech Marketing
  • Marketing Analytics & Consulting 

Financial Mathematics degree code:

  • General Finance 
  • Corporate Accounting 
  • Investment Management 
  • Corporate Finance 
  • Energy Finance 
  • Clean Tech 
  • Private Equity 
  • Real Estate Finance  

Several of McCombs’ one-year, specialized Master of Science programs are also STEM certified, including Business Analytics, Information Technology and Management, Finance, Marketing, and Technology Commercialization.

“Our goal at McCombs is not only to educate students from across the globe but also to make them competitive for business professions that the market is dictating. STEM certification is an indication that our programs and our curriculum are both thorough and rigorous.”

– Interim Dean Lillian Mills

The STEM-designated degree program was established by the U.S. government to address a shortage of qualified workers in STEM fields and benefits all students by providing exceptional educational experience and broadening career opportunities. Additionally, the degree designation benefits international students by giving them up to three years to work in the U.S. without an H1-B visa through OPT (Optional Practical Training), instead of just one-year for non-STEM degrees.

Texas MBA Working Professional Programs Rank #1 in Texas

March 17, 2016 / / Comments Off on Texas MBA Working Professional Programs Rank #1 in Texas

business-2017The Texas Evening MBA, Texas MBA at Houston and Texas MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth programs are the most prestigious, highest ranked part-time MBA programs in Texas.

Ranked #7 in the nation overall, the part-time Texas MBA programs also hold the #5 ranking among public schools in the U.S. The part-time Texas MBA programs have held top seven status for the past seven years.

Cal-Berkeley (Haas) took first place in the annual ranking. The University of Chicago (Booth) was second with Northwestern (Kellogg) placing at number three. Rounding out the top 5 were Michigan (Ross) in fourth and UCLA (Anderson) in fifth.

Amongst Texas schools, the Texas MBA program is ahead of Rice University (Jones) #24, The University of Texas-Dallas #26, Texas A&M University-College Station (Mays) #30, The University of Houston (Bauer) #43 and Southern Methodist University (Cox) #51.

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