Rice Business earns strong results in latest U.S. News graduate program rankings

Rice University’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business continues to be recognized among the nation’s top graduate business programs in the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

In newly released rankings, Rice Business maintained its position at No. 29 for Full-Time MBA programs, while several programs saw notable gains, including:

Professional MBA (PMBA): No. 11, rising two places from last year 
Executive MBA (EMBA): No. 19, continuing its climb from No. 31 in 2021-2022
Best Entrepreneurship MBA Programs: No. 7, up two spots from last year

The rankings are part of U.S. News’ annual evaluation of graduate programs, which assesses business schools on factors including employment outcomes, peer assessment, recruiter assessment, student selectivity and faculty resources. 

“These results reflect the continued momentum across our MBA portfolio,” said Peter Rodriguez, Houston Endowment Dean of Rice Business, which includes the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. “Whether students are pursuing a full-time, professional or executive path, they are gaining the skills, experiences and connections needed to lead in a rapidly evolving global business environment.”

The Professional MBA program’s rise into the top 15 underscores the strength of Rice Business’ flexible offerings for working professionals, while the Executive MBA program’s continued climb highlights growing demand for advanced leadership education and the impact of Rice’s curriculum and faculty.

Rice Business’ Full-Time MBA program held steady at No. 29, reinforcing its position among the nation’s leading programs and reflecting consistent performance across key metrics.

These results build on a broader period of recognition for Rice Business, including recent national and global rankings that highlight the school’s academic rigor, career outcomes and engaged alumni community. 

“As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same — delivering an exceptional educational experience and preparing leaders who can solve complex, real-world challenges,” Rodriguez said.