Broad MBA ranked No. 1 among U.S. public programs for sector diversity in Financial Times 2026 Global MBA rankings

Students entering the Full-Time MBA program at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business bring a wide range of professional experiences. This strength is reflected in the Financial Times 2026 Global MBA rankings, where Broad ranked No. 15 globally for sector diversity, No. 2 among U.S. schools and No. 1 among U.S. public institutions.

The sector diversity metric measures the range of industries students worked in before beginning their MBA, highlighting the breadth of perspectives students bring to the classroom and the collaborative learning environment that defines the Broad MBA experience.

Overall, Broad ranked No. 67 globally, placing the program among the top 100 MBA programs worldwide. Broad also performed strongly among U.S. peers, ranking No. 31 among U.S. schools and No. 10 among U.S. public institutions.

“Our students have incredibly varied professional backgrounds, and that diversity shapes every part of the MBA journey,” said Ayalla Ruvio, associate dean for MBA and MS programs. “The Financial Times results reinforce what we see every day: Broad students leverage those different perspectives to expand their opportunities, clarify their goals and achieve meaningful career outcomes.”

The rankings also reflect strong alumni outcomes. Ninety percent of alumni reported achieving the goals they set when pursuing an MBA, a metric Financial Times calls “aims achieved.” Alumni satisfaction also increased, with graduates rating their overall experience 8.3 out of 10, up from 7.86 in the previous ranking.

Broad performed particularly well in value metrics, ranking No. 16 globally for value for money and No. 4 among U.S. schools. Alumni reported an average salary of $156,393, representing a 156% increase over pre-MBA earnings, the third-highest percentage increase among U.S. programs and No. 8 globally.

“Alumni outcomes are one of the clearest indicators of program impact,” said Wayne Hutchison, assistant dean of the Full-Time MBA program. “The consistent growth in salary, strong value for money ranking and high rate of goals achieved demonstrate the tangible return Broad graduates experience throughout their careers.”

In the Financial Times research ranking, Broad placed No. 57 globally, which corresponds to No. 32 among U.S. schools and No. 12 among U.S. public institutions.

Program composition metrics show continued progress in several areas. Women represent 41% of Full-Time MBA students, up significantly from recent years despite a slight year-over-year decline. International faculty representation remains steady at 35%, reflecting long-term growth compared to earlier ranking cycles.

Additional metrics, including faculty composition and international student representation, are monitored as part of the college’s ongoing focus on strengthening the MBA experience and global impact.

The Financial Times ranking underscores a defining strength of the Broad MBA: the range of professional backgrounds students bring into the program and the impact that diversity of experience has on learning, collaboration and career outcomes.

By bringing together students from across industries, the Broad College continues to create a classroom environment where varied perspectives drive discussion, problem-solving and leadership development.