WASHINGTON, DC – The Howard University School of Business has been ranked No. 44 in Fortune’s Best MBA Programs for 2025, making it the only HBCU program on this year’s list.   

The fourth annual edition of the Fortune Recommends flagship MBA ranking comes at a time when demand for continuing education is growing as individuals seek to learn in-demand skills, like AI and data analysis, in a business context.  

For this year’s ranking, the Fortune team analyzed data from nearly 100 MBA programs and considered 11 key ranking factors, including base salaries of recent graduates, cost of tuition, graduation rates, and the number of MBA alumni now serving in Fortune 1000 C-suite positions.    

The School of Business and its award-winning programs were the first business school in Washington, D.C to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. In addition to its full-time MBA program, the school has worked to expand its online offerings with an online part-time MBA and two new specialized programs: an online Master of Accountancy and online Master of Finance. 

“This year’s Fortune ranking is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, the hard work of our students, and the strength of our community. At Howard University School of Business, we continue to expand our academic offerings and cultivate leaders who not only excel in business but are committed to making a meaningful impact in the world,” said Anthony D. Wilbon, dean of the Howard University School of Business. 

The full-time day program at Howard offers superior management education in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment that prepares graduates to enter the global economy as effective leaders, planners, and managers. Graduates of the program develop a solid knowledge and analytical competence in a wide range of functional disciplines, through classroom and hands-on application. 

Fortune Recommends is home to over two dozen educational rankings that go deep to uncover the top schools for business, technology, and health & wellness. Every time a list is updated, a methodology is expertly curated to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.   

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