Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Wharton School Tops 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings
The QS organization made a list of the best MBA programs around the world.
The Wharton School in Philadelphia came in first place.
Harvard Business School was second, followed by MIT, and Stanford.
The rankings are based on things like how likely students are to get a job after graduation, the return on their investment in the program, and the diversity of the class.
Recruiters from major companies were surveyed to help create the rankings.
Wharton School ranked first in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026.
Harvard Business School secured the second position.
MIT's Sloan School of Management ranked third.
The rankings evaluate programs based on employability, ROI, entrepreneurship, thought leadership, and diversity.
The rankings use a survey of global recruiters.
- Who
- QS compiled rankings of top MBA programs.
- What
- The QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 were released.
- When
- The rankings are for the year 2026.
- Where
- The rankings cover MBA programs worldwide.
- Why
- To provide insights into the value of MBA programs.
- Ranked School
- Wharton School
- Ranking Source
- QS Global MBA Rankings 2026
- Wharton Score
- 100
- Second Ranked School
- Harvard Business School
- Harvard Score
- 99.6
- Ranking Criteria
- Employability, ROI, Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Diversity