Boston-area business schools have experienced notable shifts in the latest MBA program rankings, with both Boston College and Northeastern University seeing significant declines. According to a recent report, the Carroll School at Boston College dropped seven spots, falling out of the top 50 in the latest rankings.
Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business also saw a substantial decrease, dropping 15 places to land at No. 83. These changes mark a significant movement for both institutions compared to previous years.
Harvard Business School, meanwhile, maintained its position among the nation’s elite, holding steady at No. 4 in the rankings. This stability highlights Harvard’s continued strength and reputation in business education.
The new rankings reflect ongoing changes in the competitive landscape of graduate business education, with some schools experiencing more volatility than others. The shifts may influence prospective students’ choices as they evaluate MBA programs in the Boston region and beyond.
Both Boston College’s Carroll School and Northeastern’s D’Amore-McKim School have been recognized for their contributions to business education in the past, making these recent declines noteworthy for the local academic community.