Stanford ranked fifth in Businessweek's 2010 list of the best business schools in America. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious universities in the world, having Stanford listed on your resume is certain to get the attention of prospective employers. Average yearly tuition for a full-time student is approximately $52,000. The school reports alumni receiving salaries averaging $120,000 yearly, with 93 percent of graduates receiving at least one job offer within three months of graduation.
Berkeley's Haas School of Business ranked eighth in Newsweek's 2010 rankings, up from tenth in 2008. It also ranked seventh in 2010 on a list by US News. With in-state full-time tuition costing around $37,000 per year and out-of-state tuition $46,000, Haas offers a reputation comparable to Stanford's for markedly less money. Haas reports $110,000 yearly salaries for alumni with a 90 percent job-offer rate within three months of graduation. As of 2011, the Berkeley faculty includes several Nobel Laureates and government economic advisors.
For students looking to do research in the business fields, USC Marshall is a great choice. Marshall's Intellectual Capital (the amount of published research done by faculty) is considerably higher than its twenty-five ranking in Businessweek's listing would indicate. US News ranks it slightly better, at its twentieth place. Tuition is at $42,000 annually with $94,000 graduate salary and an 88 percent job-offer rate. Marshall ranks highest in the areas of Teaching and Career Services.
For students who are already working a full-time job and don't want to interrupt their careers to earn their MBA, UCLA Anderson is the perfect choice. Anderson ranked seventeenth overall in Businessweek's 2010 listings, but ranked second for the Fully Employed MBA program designed specifically for working students. Full-time in-state tuition is around $37,000 yearly, with out-of-state going around $45,000. Alumni annual salaries are reported to be approximately $100,000 per year with an 85 percent job-offer rating.