Clark University’s School of Business has been included in Fortune Inc.’s Best Business Schools and MBA Programs for 2026. The Master of Business Administration program is ranked 56th in the country by the global media organization. The full-time MBA is one of eight MBA programs offered at a Massachusetts college or university to make the list, and the only one in Worcester County.
Clark jumped 14 spots from number 70 to 56 on the list, marking a sizeable leap this past year.
“We are thrilled that Fortune continues to recognize Clark’s School of Business and MBA program,” said Dr. Jing Zhang, dean of the School of Business. “We provide our students with a quality program that provides an excellent return on their investment. Our School of Business continues to add innovative offerings in emerging fields that incorporate new technologies and foster in-demand skills needed to succeed in business today.”
Dean Zhang added, “I am especially proud of the passion, initiative, and commitment of our business students, faculty, and staff, as well as our successful alumni. Each of us plays an important role in advancing the mission of the School as a business-driven, socially focused institution.”
The Fortune group analyzed data across 10 weighted categories, the largest of which (55%) was student outcomes – salaries, employment rate, and graduation rate. Academic quality and selectivity, program stability and scale, and cost were also factored into the ranking. Read more about Fortune’s methodology.
Clark University recently announced the AACSB-accrediteed School of Business will relocate across campus to the Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center this fall. Within modern classrooms, technology labs, meeting rooms, and engagement spaces, the School will continue to empower its students through exceptional opportunities to learn from world-class faculty and connect with alumni, external clients and partners, and other key stakeholders in their professional networks.
“The Center is a premiere spot on campus equipped with modern-day technologies. I anticipate this convenient, accessible location will be bustling with our business students and alumni this fall,” Dean Zhang said.
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