Tuck #1 in The Wall Street Journal ranking of B-schools

Tuck #1 in Forbes ranking of MBA programs

 

 

MBA Program Rankings

Ranking business schools has become an industry in itself. Currently, six top-tier publications rank MBA programs. Each evaluates a different set of criteria, surveys different audiences, and measures various aspects of a program. These rankings provide a valuable tool for prospective students, executives, recruiters, and those who manage MBA programs.

While we recognize the importance of business school rankings and welcome the constructive feedback they provide, the Tuck School's strategy remains consistent with our values and objectives. We will stay true to our course, while adapting and improving our program to meet the needs of our students.

BusinessWeek, Financial Times, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, The Economist Intelligence Unit's Which MBA?, and The Wall Street Journal each regularly publish a ranking of graduate business schools. Tuck is often praised as a strong general management program whose students are known for teamwork and leadership.

U.S. News & World Report
April 2008
Tuck was ranked #7 in the annual U.S.News & World Report ranking of graduate business schools for the second consecutive year. This ranking is based on surveys of deans and recruiters and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research, and students. In the specialty rankings for programs with excellence in specific areas, Tuck placed #6 in the management category.

For details, visit the U.S.News & World Report website.

Financial Times
January 2008
Tuck placed #8 among U.S. schools and #15 worldwide in the FT's tenth annual ranking of full-time MBA programs. Tuck placed #1 worldwide in the category of Aims Achieved— the extent to which alumni fulfilled their goals or reasons for earning an MBA.

Data for this ranking was compiled from two main sources: the business schools and the schools' alumni who graduated three years ago. A school's rank is determined by a combination of three main factors: alumni salaries and career progression, the diversity and international reach of the school and its program, and the school’s research capabilities.

For details, please visit the Financial Times website.

The Wall Street Journal
September 2007
Tuck was ranked #1 in The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive ranking of business schools. Tuck has consistently held one of the top three spots in the seven years this ranking had been published, and this is the fourth time Tuck has placed #1. The national ranking is based on how recruiters rated each school on 21 attributes, including students' leadership potential and strategic thinking, their previous work experience, the faculty and curriculum, and the career services office. These ratings, along with recruiters' plans to recruit at a school and a "mass appeal" factor, make up the methodology for this ranking.

Recruiters named Tuck among the top 10 schools in Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, General Management, Marketing, and Strategy. Tuck was also ranked as the top school for recruiting MBAs with high ethical standards, and was among the top 10 for recruiting women.

The special rankings report can be found online at www.careerjournal.com.

The Economist Intelligence Unit
September 2007
Tuck was ranked #4 by The Economist Intelligence Unit's Which MBA? ranking of the 100 best full-time MBA programs worldwide. The ranking is based on a school's ability to deliver the most important elements students look for when pursuing an MBA. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is a member of The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist magazine.

The EIU's report can be found online at www.which-mba.com.

Forbes
August 2007
Forbes ranked Tuck #1 in the magazine's biennial ranking of MBA programs. Forbes surveys alumni and determines return on investment by looking at five-year total compensation after graduation, minus the sum of tuition and forgone compensation. Tuck’s median five-year gain was $115,000—$13,000 higher than Stanford, the second-ranked school. This is the second consecutive time that Tuck has held the #1 spot in this ranking.

BusinessWeek
October 2006
Tuck placed #11 in the BusinessWeek biannual business school ranking. The factors used to determine placement are a survey of graduates (45%), a survey of corporate recruiters (45%), and a measure of intellectual capital (10%). In the intellectual capital analysis, which is based on journal articles written by faculty members and adjusted for size, Tuck placed #2 overall. Recruiters gave Tuck graduates an A in communication, A+ in teamwork, and A in analytical skills, while Tuck graduates themselves gave the school an A+ for career services and an A for teaching quality.