B-Schools

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 1	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 62	International 31%	Women 30%	Minorities 14%	Percent 85%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $36,370		Pre-MBA $70,000		Median Post-MBA** $125,000

1 Northwestern University
Kellogg Graduate School of Business

Grads commend Kellogg's teamwork-oriented culture. Recruiters say the innovative curriculum produces the best marketing and general management grads.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 2	Communication Skills A	Team- work B	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 53	International 29%	Women 30%	Minorities 7%	Percent 82%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $34,400		Pre-MBA $67,000		Median Post-MBA** $127,000

2 University of Chicago
Graduate School of Business

Ranks tops with recruiters for analytical skills and finance. Student raves across the board--from curriculum to career

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 5	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality B	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 72	International 33%	Women 34%	Minorities 11%	Percent 86%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $35,203		Pre-MBA $75,000		Median Post-MBA** $144,000

3 University of Pennsylvania
Wharto School of Business

Revamped career services and increased global presence gains school nine spots in grad poll. The perennial powerhouse still ranks tops with recruiters in all areas.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 4	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 48	International 32%	Women 36%	Minorities 10%	Percent 81%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $37,998		Pre-MBA $75,000		Median Post-MBA** $150,000

4 Stanford University
Graduate School of Business

Grads maintain tech-savvy, entrepreneurial reputation with recruiters. Students deem their peers and the overall program top-notch.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 3	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 53	International 33%	Women 35%	Minorities 12%	Percent 94%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $39,100		Pre-MBA $85,000		Median Post-MBA** $147,500

5 Harvard University
Graduate School of Business

Students still appreciate the high-powered network of alums but downgrade an unresponsive administration. Recruiters still give high marks overall.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 8	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality B	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 62	International 26%	Women 29%	Minorities 8%	Percent 85%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $32,688		Pre-MBA $62,000		Median Post-MBA** $115,000

6 University of Michigan
Ross School of Business

Gets the most-improved award from recruiters who applaud grads' general management and operations skills. Students rate it tops in leadership training.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 11	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 60	International 28%	Women 27%	Minorities 10%	Percent 71%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $35,660		Pre-MBA $60,000		Median Post-MBA** $115,000

7 Cornell University
Johnson School of Business

Sees a five-point jump in the corporate poll this year as recruiters take note of new curriculum. Grads compliment career

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 7	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality C	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 59	International 28%	Women 33%	Minorities 11%	Percent 87%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $36,295		Pre-MBA $75,000		Median Post-MBA** $142,500

8 Columbia University
Graduate School of Business

Recruiters look to Columbia for finance whizzes with a global perspective. Students like the diverse community but complain about teaching quality and cramped facilities.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 6	Communication Skills B	Team- work C	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 64	International 33%	Women 25%	Minorities 9%	Percent 91%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $37,050		Pre-MBA $68,000		Median Post-MBA** $128,000

9 MIT
Sloan School of Management

Recruiters knocked MIT down three spots to No.9, but grads' support of the cutting-edge curriculum and faculty is unflinching, and faculty research is top-rate.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 10	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 61	International 29%	Women 30%	Minorities 4%	Percent 88%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $38,857		Pre-MBA $70,000		Median Post-MBA** $135,000

10 Dartmouth College
Tuck School of Business

Grads enjoy close relationships with faculty and a close-knit campus community. Steadfast recruiters rely on Tuck's top-notch general management program.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 9	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality B	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 68	International 33%	Women 33%	Minorities 13%	Percent 79%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $36,399		Pre-MBA $63,000		Median Post-MBA** $118,000

11 Duke University
Fuqua School of Business

Strong emphasis on leadership and teamwork rates high with students, but both hgrads and recruiters would like to see more global research.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 12	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality A	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 60	International 26%	Women 27%	Minorities 9%	Percent 69%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $35,2000		Pre-MBA $62,000		Median Post-MBA** $120,000

12 University of Virginia
Darden School of Business

Students give high praise to Darden's faculty but long for a more diverse campus. Grads' teamwork and business ethics keep recruiters coming back.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 15	Communication Skills B	Team- work B	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 59	International 31%	Women 38%	Minorities 14%	Percent 80%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $35,760		Pre-MBA $65,000		Median Post-MBA** $130,000

13 New York University
Stern School of Business

Jumps two spots as grads credit improved teaching quality and a helpful career services office. Financial recruiting base remains solid.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 16	Communication Skills C	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality B	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 56	International 24%	Women 30%	Minorities 8%	Percent 78%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $26,601		Pre-MBA $75,000		Median Post-MBA** $127,000

14 UCLA
Anderson School of Business

Gets high marks for faculty research, but students rate profs low on the availability scale. Recruiters still come for general management experts.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 19	Communication Skills C	Team- work B	Analytic Skills A	Teaching Quality A	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 52	International 30%	Women 23%	Minorities 6%	Percent 77%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $37,000		Pre-MBA $64,000		Median Post-MBA** $110,000

15 Carnegie Mellon
Tepper School of Business

Again takes No. 1 grade with students for focus on technology and e-business but fails to place above average in other categories. Feeling among recruiters is mutual

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 18	Communication Skills B	Team- work A	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality B	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 63	International 27%	Women 29%	Minorities 12%	Percent 68%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $33,500		Pre-MBA $60,000		Median Post-MBA** $110,000

16 University of North Carolina
Kenan Flagler School of Business

Although students say the administration is responsive, they want better teaching in core courses. Reputation in corporate world grows with a new dean.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 13	Communication Skills B	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality B	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 67	International 34%	Women 27%	Minorities 5%	Percent 78%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $33,758		Pre-MBA $80,000		Median Post-MBA** $131,000

17 UC Berkeley
Haas School of Business

Haas loses favor with grads and recruiters, bringing it down four spots. Studednts say faculty are less accessible but still rate the entrepreneurship program among the best.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 20	Communication Skills A	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality A	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 59	International 30%	Women 26%	Minorities 9%	Percent 67%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $24,201		Pre-MBA $52,000		Median Post-MBA** $103,000

18 University of Indiana
Kelley School of Business

Overall grad and corporate rankings inch upward. Core faculty earn an A+ from Kelley grads in a year when most MBAs grumble about poor teaching quality.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 21	Communication Skills A	Team- work A	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality B	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 61	International 24%	Women 25%	Minorities 8%	Percent 65%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $30,116		Pre-MBA $55,000		Median Post-MBA** $110,000

19 University of Texas
McCombs School of Business

Dropped by a handful of recruiters since 2002. Grads express confidence in starting their own businesses with skills learned at McCombs

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 22	Communication Skills B	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality B	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 58	International 30%	Women 23%	Minorities 9%	Percent 74%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $32,468		Pre-MBA $55,000		Median Post-MBA** $107,000

20 Emory University
Goizueta School of Business

Faculty research on the rise as Goizueta jumps up seven spots in intellectual capital. New leadership initiative inspires students

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 26	Communication Skills C	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality C	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 48	International 35%	Women 19%	Minorities 6%	Percent 72%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $26,988		Pre-MBA $45,000		Median Post-MBA** $101,000

21 Purdue University
Krannert School of Business

As technology comes back into favor, recruiters remember an old favorite. Students appreciate the high-tech learning environment but lament the weak alumni network.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 14	Communication Skills B	Team- work C	Analytic Skills C	Teaching Quality B	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 48	International 29%	Women 32%	Minorities 9%	Percent 72%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $37,359		Pre-MBA $57,000		Median Post-MBA** $118,000

22 Yale University
Yale School of Business

Snubbed by some recruiters who give grads slow marks on analysis and teamwork. In need of technological

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 24	Communication Skills C	Team- work C	Analytic Skills C	Teaching Quality A	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 56	International 35%	Women 23%	Minorities 10%	Percent 64%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $34,285		Pre-MBA $50,000		Median Post-MBA** $110,000

23 Washington University
Olin School of Business

Faculty recruiting efforts pay off as school gains ground in student poll. Grads laud the placement office's ability to connect them with nontraditional recruiters

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 29	Communication Skills B	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality C	Career Services C
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 52	International 28%	Women 23%	Minorities 17%	Percent 63%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $30,530/font>		Pre-MBA $51,000		Median Post-MBA** $102,500

24 Notre Dame
Mendoza School of Business

Still a reliable source for recruiters looking for solid business ethics, but grads say career services lacks the networking ability of a top school.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 30	Communication Skills C	Team- work B	Analytic Skills C	Teaching Quality B	Career Services A
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 61	International 37%	Women 32%	Minorities 10%	Percent 75%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $32,976		Pre-MBA $55,000		Median Post-MBA** $115,500

25 Georgetown University
McDonough School of Business

Maintains positive international reputation with recruiters. Enjoys a jump in the student poll because of steady improvements in teaching and job placement.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 NA	Communication Skills B	Team- work NA	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality B	Career Services D
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 72	International 30%	Women 27%	Minorities 7%	Percent 52%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $29,900		Pre-MBA $62,000		Median Post-MBA** $97,500

26 Babson College
Olin School of Business

A recent shift to teaching entrepreneurship within corporations woos big name recruiters. Grads praise the curriculum despite lackluster career services.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 17	Communication Skills B	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality C	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 66	International 22%	Women 31%	Minorities 9%	Percent 55%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $34,692		Pre-MBA $60,000		Median Post-MBA** $100,000

27 University of Southern California
Marshall School of Business

Suffers a 15-point drop in corporate poll. Received average ratings from grads in all areas but alumni connections, where network is as strong as ever.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 25	Communication Skills C	Team- work D	Analytic Skills C	Teaching Quality B	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 63	International 34%	Women 34%	Minorities 11%	Percent 65%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $30,216		Pre-MBA $45,000		Median Post-MBA** $105,000

28 University of Maryland
Smith School of Business

Building a tech-savvy reputation with recruiters. Grads find it tough to get face time with research-oriented professors. Alumni network needs strengthening.

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THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 27	Communication Skills C	Team- work B	Analytic Skills C	Teaching Quality A	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 55	International 42%	Women 23%	Minorities 17%	Percent 71%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $34,767		Pre-MBA $50,000		Median Post-MBA** $105,000

29 University of Rochester
Simon School of Business

Major recruiters dropped Simon from their short lists of campus visits since 2002. International students continue complaints about career placement.

THE BEST B-SCHOOLS 2004

Rank	MBAs Graded by Recruiters			Graded by Grads
2002 28	Communication Skills B	Team- work B	Analytic Skills B	Teaching Quality C	Career Services B
Work Exp.	Enrollment			Grads w/offer by Graduation
Months 61	International 24%	Women 25%	Minorities 4%	Percent 66%
Tuition		Median Pay
Annual Cost $32,790		Pre-MBA $55,000		Median Post-MBA** $102,000

30 Vanderbilt University
Owen School of Business

Owen grads have yet to see the desired curriculum enhancements and diversity on campus. Recruiters stull unsatisfied but notice some improvement.