12 Ranked U.S. EMBA Programs Under $115K In 2024

5. University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business

• Tuition: $93,000
• P&Q Rank: No. 24
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

The Eccles’ EMBA is globally focused in every facet of its curriculum. During its 10- to 12-day International Field Study, students visit companies, government agencies and senior-level executives in the host country.

The 21-month program features on-campus classes every other week on Friday and Saturday, and three off-site “intensive weeks.”

The Financial Times ranked it No. 20 EMBA programs in the United States while Fortune ranked it 38th. The school reports that during the program, 46% of students receive promotions while the average salary increase is 25%.

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6. Georgia Institute of Technology’s Scheller College of Business

• Tuition: $82,500
• P&Q Rank: 25
• Location: Atlanta, Ga.

Best & Brightest Class of 2023 EMBA Danielle Hall chose Scheller’s program for its “perfect marriage of tech and business,” she tells P&Q. “The program provides a great format for professionals to balance life and school. The 17-month program delivers the core business foundation, while also providing executive professionals the opportunity to have concentration areas and focus on new and emerging topics through electives.”

The globally-focused, cohort-driven program takes 17 months. Classes are twice a month on Friday evenings and Saturdays with some online coursework. Graduates report an average 20% salary increase from the start of the program to finish and a 63% increase three years after graduation. The average student has between 10 to 15 years of professional experience.

Candidates can specialize in either Global Business or Management of Technology.

The Financial Times ranked it No. 17 of EMBA programs in the United States while Fortune ranked it 48th.

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7. Marquette University

• Tuition: $79,500
• P&Q Rank: 26
• Location: Milwaukee, Wis.

Marquette’s executive MBA focuses on global applied learning, and students who complete the program earn a degree with a specialization in international business. As such, a 10- to 12-day international trip is required, with costs included in the tuition price.

Over 17 months, students attend classes every other Saturday on the Milwaukee campus, completing the rest of their coursework online. The EMBA has a GMAT/GRE waiver policy for executives with advanced degrees or quantitative experience. Students average 12 years of work experience to promote collaboration and interactive learning.

Students work in teams of four to six, with different backgrounds and talents, throughout the experience.

U.S. News & World Report ranked it 27th in its latest edition while Fortune ranked it No. 45.

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8. Xavier University Williams College of Business

• Tuition: $76,250
• P&Q Rank: 27
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Williams’ 16-month program is designed for seasoned and aspiring C-suite executives. In-person classes meet twice per month on Fridays and Saturdays.

That 50-credit program includes 17 core business courses through which the cohort will advance together. Students work on real-world consulting projects with regional companies including a six-month capstone project. It also includes a 10-day international residency with locations changing from year to year.

The Williams’ EMBA was ranked No. 27 in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report and No. 55 in Fortune.

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