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Wharton Tops MBA Rankings Amid 13% Application Surge
2/17/2025
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- The 2025 FT Global MBA Ranking places Wharton and Columbia at the top, with Iese in Spain ranked third.
- MBA applications have surged by 13%, reflecting increased demand amid economic uncertainty.
- US graduates, especially from Harvard, enjoy the highest average salaries at $257,000.
- Rankings assess schools on salary, employment rates, and academic research quality.
- Ceibs in Shanghai leads Asia, with schools adjusting to evolving job market needs.
