William and Mary (Mason)

Mason is number 36 on the overall ranking of US business schools. The Williamsburg-based school is known for its strong programs in business analytics and its unique emphasis on principled leadership. Mason also is recognized for a collaborative culture and its ability to produce ethical and effective leaders.

Of the five indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking, Entrepreneurship and Inclusion — William and Mary (Mason) ranked 1st in Learning, 10th in Entrepreneurship, 12th in Networking, 37th in Inclusion and 52nd in Compensation. 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. Mason reported 65% male and 35% 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

Mason sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Consulting Industry, Technology Industry and Retail Industry.

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by Mason graduates is $97,500; the median signing/starting bonus is $13,500.

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.