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33 Best Business Administration (MBA) Bachelor's Universities in the United States 2026

This ranks Business & Management bachelor’s degrees in the United States for 2026. It suits applicants choosing an undergraduate path into business, management, and related careers.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

33 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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HA Harvard University logo

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Private University

★ 79 QS World #4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yr
Founded
1636
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UL University of La Verne logo

University of La Verne

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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AU Auburn University logo

Auburn University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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BU Biola University logo

Biola University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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CU City University logo

City University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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HU Harding University logo

Harding University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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HS Humboldt State University logo

Humboldt State University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Business Administration (MBA)?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Harvard University, California Baptist University, University of La Verne. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Business Administration (MBA) cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Business Administration (MBA) abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Business Administration (MBA) at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Business Administration (MBA) at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in this subject is an undergraduate route into business study, so it suits applicants who want a first degree rather than a diploma or master’s. The 12 universities in the ranking span different kinds of institutions, so the decision is about fit as much as subject coverage.

The list mixes private and public universities, and it includes both a Cambridge option and several institutions in other U.S. locations. Tuition is published for Harvard University at USD 48,500 minimum; for the other universities in this ranking, tuition is not provided and should be confirmed directly.

Before applying, verify the full tuition, entry requirements, programme content, and the application deadline for the university you are considering. Also confirm whether you want a public or private setting and whether the location suits you, since those details affect the study experience and are only partly specified in the ranking.