2023 Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
Rest of the Top Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Business Administration
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Business Administration
| 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.
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