Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

183 Colleges

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree School for You

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 183 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Colleges.

Top 25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Master's in Business Administration & Management

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for business administration & management students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Business Administration majors at Cornell take out an average of $113,909 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Cornell University Report

#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 183 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from UPenn carry an average student debtload of $84,703.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of Pennsylvania Report

#3

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Georgetown University is a great place for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Georgetown take out while working on their Master's Degree is $104,018.

Read More…

#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lehigh University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Read More…

#5

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from NYU carry an average student debtload of $110,530.

Read More…

With a ranking of #6, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Business Administration majors at Columbia take out an average of $96,393 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#7

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at Villanova accumulate an average of around $41,140 in student debt.

Read More…

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

On average, business administration graduates from UMCP take out $67,073 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Read More…

#9

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Orange.

Full Business Administration & Management at Seton Hall University Report

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

With a ranking of #10, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of around $39,267 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Johns Hopkins University Report

With a ranking of #11, Rutgers University - Newark did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.

Business Administration majors at Rutgers Newark take out an average of $56,113 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at Rutgers University - Newark

#12

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public school with a very large student population.

Business Administration majors at UD take out an average of $29,265 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at University of Delaware

#13

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at GWU take out while working on their Master's Degree is $77,542.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at George Washington University

Stevens Institute of Technology ranked #14 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Stevens is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Stevens take out while working on their Master's Degree is $50,459.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at Stevens Institute of Technology

#15

Misericordia University

Dallas, PA

Misericordia University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree business administration & management programs. Misericordia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.

On average, business administration graduates from Misericordia University take out $30,020 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at Misericordia University

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Syracuse take out $75,674 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at Syracuse University

#17

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

University of Scranton ranked #17 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Scranton.

Business Administration majors at University of Scranton take out an average of $34,503 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of Scranton Report

With a ranking of #18, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#19

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #19, Temple University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from Temple carry an average student debtload of $52,146.

Read More…

Rutgers University - Camden ranked #20 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Camden.

Business Administration majors at Rutgers Camden take out an average of $56,113 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Read More…

#21

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the small suburb of Annville, LVC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at LVC take out while working on their Master's Degree is $23,944.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at Lebanon Valley College

#22

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland ranked #22 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from Loyola Maryland carry an average student debtload of $36,552.

Read full report on Business Administration & Management at Loyola University Maryland

#23

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University of Rochester landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree business administration & management programs. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rochester.

Business Administration majors at University of Rochester take out an average of $46,568 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of Rochester Report

#24

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Ithaca is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Ithaca.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at Ithaca accumulate an average of around $39,276 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Ithaca College Report

#25

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from Etown carry an average student debtload of $24,020.

Read More…

Rest of the Top Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

#26

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA
#27

American University

Washington, DC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
28 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
29 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
30 Yeshiva University New York, NY
31 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
32 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
33 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
34 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
35 Catholic University of America Washington, DC
36 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration & management schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 10,287
New York 20,464
Maryland 6,675
New Jersey 9,128
District of Columbia 2,467
Delaware 1,281

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, business administration & management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Business Administration Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business Administration and Management 343,412
Organizational Leadership 15,220
Interior Design Management 13,728
Supply Chain Management 10,601
Operations Management 6,424
Project Management 4,189
Office Administration 3,577
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2,736
Retail Management 959
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 939
Transportation/Mobility Management 641
E-Commerce 469
Science/Technology Management 359
Research and Development Management 284
Customer Service Management 178
Risk Management 37

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.