USC (Marshall)

Marshall is number 20 on the overall ranking of US business schools. The Los Angeles-based school is known for an “emphasis on real-world problem solving skills over theory or historic review,” as one graduate writes; and “The Trojan Family Spirit - experienced it across peer-to-peer learning and the strong alumni network!,” from another. The alumni network is extensive and a major asset for students. Marshall offers strong connections to the Pacific Rim and well-regarded programs in entrepreneurship and marketing.

Of the five indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking, Entrepreneurship and Inclusion — USC (Marshall) ranked 17th in Entrepreneurship, 20th in Networking, 23rd in Compensation, 33rd in Inclusion and 42nd in Learning. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.

Index Ranks

Index Scores

Student Population

The breakdown below is compared with other US schools. Collected gender and non-binary data is for all students in the newest class, which for most schools is the Class of 2026. Marshall reported 64% male and 36% female/non-binary.

Bloomberg also collects data on race and ethnicity from US schools — they provide us with percentages of the first-year class of American students for the following groups: White, Black, Asian, American Indian, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic (of any race). These groups are categorized as such by the schools when submitting data to the federal government.

Hires by Industry

Marshall sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Consulting Industry, Technology Industry and Financial Services.

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by Marshall graduates is $150,000; the median signing/starting bonus is $30,000.

Demographics

Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.