University of Florida MBA programs rank in top 20 public programs in 2026 U.S. News rankings

Top rankings across MBA formats

The University of Florida’s MBA programs rank among the nation’s top public programs in the 2026 graduate business rankings from U.S. News & World Report. 

Among U.S. public programs, the Full-Time MBA is No. 17, the Weekend Part-Time MBA is No. 17 and the Executive MBA is No. 14 on the U.S. News 2026 Best Graduate Schools list. Nationally, the programs rank No. 39, No. 30 and No. 32, respectively. The rankings evaluate graduate business programs nationwide based on factors like employment outcomes, peer assessment and student selectivity. 

Strong career outcomes for graduates 

Full-Time MBA graduates delivered strong career outcomes. Eighty-seven percent secured jobs within three months of graduation and achieved an average starting salary plus bonus of $141,386. 

The Full-Time MBA program also ranks among the nation’s best for return on investment. Notably recognized by U.S. News and World Report, the program has a 2.3-to-1 salary-to-debt ratio for graduates earning $100,000 or more. 

The Weekend Part-Time MBA had equally impactful salary outcomes, with participants experiencing a 26% average salary increase. The Weekend Part-Time program’s recent relocation to Jacksonville, the 15th fastest growing metro area in the United States, positions students closer to growing opportunities in the city’s business, healthcare and technology industries. 

“Our presence in Jacksonville expands access to one of the fastest-growing business hubs in the country,” said Adam Herman, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Programs. “We’re excited to create more opportunities for our students to advance their careers while earning their MBA. We also get a greater opportunity to shape the talented workforce for organizations in Florida ”

Specialties ranked among nation’s best

Several business specialties within the University of Florida’s MBA programs also ranked among the nation’s best, showcasing the program’s comprehensive excellence:

• Real Estate – No. 8 (No. 3 publics)
• Accounting – No. 16 (No. 6 publics)
• Information Systems – No. 21 (No. 13 publics)
• Marketing – No. 25 (No. 11 publics)
• Management – No. 30 (No. 12 publics)
• Finance – No. 31 (No. 11 publics)
• International – No. 34 (No. 16 publics)
• Production-Operations – No. 36 (No. 21 publics)
• Supply Chain – No. 41 (No. 28 publics)
• Business Analytics – No. 44 (No. 23 publics)
• Entrepreneurship – No. 46 (No. 25 publics)