Our Accolades
UC Davis Graduate School of Management is consistently ranked among the best MBA programs in the nation and world by notable media such as U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, Poets&Quants and QS. The rankings reflect the quality of our students and faculty, our graduate’s success, and the perceptions of corporate recruiters and deans and MBA program directors at peer business schools.
Top 20
Full-Time MBA at Public Institution
Bloomberg Businessweek 2023-2024
Top 20
Part-Time MBA at U.S. Public University
U.S. News & World Report
No. 1
MSBA Globally for Return on Investment
Masters of Science in Business Analytics
QS 2024
Top 10
Online MBA in North America
QS 2024
Recent Accolades
10 Undergraduate Business Schools To Watch In 2025
UC Davis only Western Business School on Poets&Quants' list
From the large and celebrated to the ambitious upstarts, Poets&Quants spotlights 10 undergrad business programs to watch in 2025—including UC Davis' new STEM-designated and data-driven business major—the only one on the West Coast.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Top 5 Military Friendly® School
Four consecutive years honored for supporting military students and families
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 4 among graduate schools for students and No. 5 for spouses, and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
U.S. News Ranks UC Davis Online MBA in Top 20
No. 17 for Finance and No. 22 for Business Analytics specializations
The UC Davis Online MBA, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, moved up significantly to No. 20 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
UC Davis Online MBA Ranked Among Top 25 by Poets&Quants
No. 12 among online MBAs at public universities
The UC Davis Online MBA program, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, has been ranked among the top 25 the U.S. by Poets&Quants.
QS Ranks UC Davis Full-Time MBA among Top 25 at U.S. Public Universities
Faculty among the top 15% globally for research impact
The UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranks among the top 25 programs at U.S. public universities, in the top 50 overall and among the top third for employability of graduates, according to the 2025 QS MBA rankings.
QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Third Year
Plus, No. 4 worldwide for “Value for the Money”; top 20 overall in U.S. and top 40 worldwide
The UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics is once again the No. 1 program in the world for return on investment for the degree, an honor it has held for the third consecutive year in the QS rankings.
Here Are The 10 Best U.S. Cities To Launch STEM Careers
Sacramento ranks No. 5 anchored by UC Davis Graduate School of Management
Business Because, a global management education site, ranks Sacramento as the No. 5 city to launch a career in STEM, highlighting the UC Davis Graduate School of Management's STEM-designated programs, affordable living and tech sector.
UC Davis Online MBA Ranks in Top 10 in North America, No. 13 Globally
QS Online MBA 2024 Rankings
The first-of-its-kind in the University of California system, the UC Davis Online MBA program ranks No. 7 in North America and No. 13 globally in the latest QS rankings released on April 24, 2024.
U.S. News Ranks UC Davis Part-Time MBA in Top 20 among Public Programs
Sacramento and Bay Area Programs
For the sixth year in a row, the UC Davis Part-Time MBA offered in Sacramento and San Ramon in the San Francisco Bay Area ranks among the top 20 programs at public institutions.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Top-10 Military Friendly® School
Creating opportunities for the military community
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 8 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
U.S. News Ranks UC Davis Online MBA in Top 20 for Engagement
Program ranks No. 42 overall, No. 31 among public universities
The UC Davis Online MBA program, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, is ranked among the best online MBA programs in the nation by U.S.News & World Report.
10 Business Schools To Watch In 2024
UC Davis GSM only Western U.S. school in Poets&Quants global list
Poets&Quants highlights our recent innovations and plans: UC’s first Online MBA and Master of Management, MBA stackable certificates, new life-long learning platform, Industry Immersions, an undergraduate business major and more in store for 2024.
Poets&Quants Ranks UC Davis Full-Time MBA in Top 20 among Public Programs
Mash up of Financial Times, U.S. News, Bloomberg, LinkedIn and Princeton Review
The Poets&Quants 2023-2024 MBA rankings combines the most influential business school rankings in the world: U.S. News & World Report, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and for the first time LinkedIn‘s debut MBA ranking and Princeton Review‘s annual list of the best.
UC Davis Online MBA Ranks in Top 20 of Poets&Quants' 2024 List of Best in U.S.
Top 5 on West Coast for recent alumni satisfaction measures
The UC Davis Online MBA program, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, has been ranked among the top 20 in Poets&Quants 2024 list of “The Best Online MBA Programs in the U.S."
UC Davis MBA Ranks in Top 50 in U.S., Top 1/3 for Employability by Recruiters
QS 2024 Global MBA Rankings
QS rated full-time MBA programs in the U.S. based on five weighted factors: Employability, Return on Investment, Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes, Thought Leadership, Class and Faculty Diversity.
QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
Plus, No. 2 worldwide for “Value for the Money” in 2024 rankings
The UC Davis MSBA Class of 2022 showed record-breaking career placement success as strong demand continues for business-savvy data analysts, with average starting salaries of over $131,000 and average bonus of $19,000.
UC Davis Online MBA Ranks 10th in the Americas, 5th for Employability by Recruiters
QS Online MBA Americas 2023 Rankings
The first-of-its-kind in the University of California system, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management’s Online MBA program has debuted at No. 10 in the Americas region in the latest QS rankings.
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 20 among Public Programs, 13th for Diversity
Based on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, compensation and diversity
Reflecting our small class size and collaborative environment, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA also ranks 2nd among programs in the Western U.S. with less than 100 students.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Gold Top-10 Military Friendly® School
Creating opportunities for the military community
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 8 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
UC Davis Online MBA Debuts in Top 20 of Poets&Quants 2023 U.S. Rankings
Annual ranking highlights the best MBA programs delivered online
The UC Davis Online MBA program, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, has been ranked among the top 20 in Poets&Quants 2023 list of “The Best Online MBA Programs in the U.S."
QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
Plus, top 10 worldwide for “Value for the Money” for fourth consecutive year
“These students took a big leap during the pandemic to study with us. We’re thrilled to help them maximize their investment in their futures in such a significant way,” says MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Gold Top-10 Military Friendly® School
Creating opportunities for the military community
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 6 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
Financial Times Recognizes UC Davis among Global Business Schools for Sustainability
GSM among top 40 worldwide and top 17 in U.S.
Financial Times has recognized the UC Davis Graduate School of Management among the 38 top business schools globally and 17 schools in the U.S. for its leadership in sustainability.
Three Straight Years: MSBA Ranked in Top 10 Globally for Value for the Money
The UC Davis M.S. in Business Analytics continues to rank among the best in QS 2022 Business Masters Rankings, including No. 7 globally for return on investment.
UC Davis MBA among Top 12 in U.S. with Highest Return for Grads Earning $100,000-Plus
MBA grads from top business schools who have at least a 160% average return, U.S. News data shows
The salary-to-debt ratio is based on the UC Davis Full-Time MBA class of 2020 average salary and signing bonus within three months of graduating, which was $130,317, and their average borrowed student debt of $55,531.
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 40 Overall and Top 10 for Diversity
Based on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, compensation, and, for the first time, diversity
Based on surveys from students, alumni and recruiters, as well as compensation and employment data, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranks: No. 36 overall in U.S., No. 10 for student diversity in the U.S., No. 8 for the highest percentage of female and nonbinary students.
Fortune Ranks UC Davis Full-Time MBA among Top 30
Leading global media organization debuts first MBA rankings
(Davis, Calif.) — In its first-ever rankings of traditional MBA programs, Fortune ranks the UC Davis Full-Time MBA program among the top 30 in the U.S. The UC Davis MBA ranks No. 27 overall, and No. 12 among programs at public institutions.
UC Davis in Top Tier of CEO Magazine's 2021 Global MBA Rankings
CEO Magazine’s global business school ranking first launched in 2008. The UC Davis Full-Time MBA again is in the Global Top Tier. With faculty quality weighted heavily at 35%, it reaffirms The Economist’s No. 2 global ranking of our faculty.
47 Best Public B-Schools for a Full-Time MBA
UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranked in top 30 at public universities
Attending a top-ranked public business school as an in-state student is one way to save on costs. The UC Davis Full-Time MBA is ranked 28th among U.S. News & World Report’s top programs at public universities.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Military Friendly® School
Supporting students on active duty and veterans
Elite Silver Award as a 2021-2022 Military Friendly® graduate school reflects our commitment to creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.
The Economist Ranks Faculty Quality No. 2 Globally, MBA in Top 50
The Economist’s 2021 Which MBA? ranking rates our faculty quality second worldwide and the UC Davis MBA among the top 50 globally and top 30 in U.S.
Poets&Quants Ranks UC Davis Full-Time MBA in Top 50 in U.S.
Poets&Quants’ 2020-21 “ranking of rankings” place the UC Davis MBA in the top 50 in the U.S. based on a composite of the five prominent MBA rankings.
QS Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 50 in U.S. for Technology and Information Management
“We’re a major player and purveyor of graduate business talent in the tech sector—and far beyond,” says Antoine Broustra, senior director of career development.
MSBA Ranked No. 4 Globally for Value for Money
QS World University Rankings: Master of Science in Business Analytics program among top 5 worldwide with a 10-year return on investment of nearly $1 million.
National Recognition as Top-10 Military Friendly Graduate School
Supporting students on active duty and veterans
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management has been ranked among the top-10 graduate schools in the nation and designated a Gold level 2020-2021 Military Friendly® School by militaryfriendly.com.