MBA in Miami

The Best MBA Programs in Miami for 2026

12Programs analyzed
12Schools ranked
$4,721-$60,720Tuition range
65%Average graduation rate

The best MBA programs in Miami are the accredited schools that graduate their students and charge honestly for it, not the ones with the biggest name on the building. Hakia analyzed 12 accredited MBA programs in Miami and the surrounding metro and ranked 12 schools on graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes. Tuition across the 12 ranked schools runs from $4,721 to $60,720 a year, a $55,999 spread for the same credential.

University of Miami leads with a 93.2 Hakia Score on an 84% graduation rate, at $60,720 a year. Across all 12 ranked MBA programs in Miami the average graduation rate is 65%, ranging from 31% to 100%. 1 of the 12 is public and 11 are private, a split that drives most of the price gap below. National median pay for the field is $105,770 a year per the BLS, the benchmark every school on this list feeds into regardless of what it charges.

Below is the full ranked table, followed by a school-by-school look at what actually separates the MBA programs in Miami: cost, completion, selectivity, and where the degree leads. This list covers Miami-Dade and Broward, so some schools sit outside the city line; the city of each is shown in the table. Every figure is drawn from federal IPEDS and BLS data, and no school pays for placement.

Key Takeaways on the Best MBA Programs in Miami

  • University of Miami ranks first among MBA programs in Miami with a 93.2 Hakia Score and an 84% graduation rate.
  • Tuition across the 12 ranked MBA programs in Miami spans $4,721 to $60,720 a year, a $55,999 gap for the same credential.
  • The 12 ranked MBA programs in Miami graduate 65% of students on average, from 31% to 100%.
  • 1 of the 12 ranked schools is public, where the in-state rate is what Florida residents actually pay.
  • 2 of the 12 offer a confirmed online option, which matters in a city where commuting time is the real cost.
  • National median pay in the field is $105,770 (BLS), the same benchmark whichever Miami school a student picks.

Hakia analyzed 12 accredited MBA programs in Miami and the surrounding metro reported to IPEDS, scoring each on graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes, then ranked one entry per school on its strongest program. No school is rewarded for sticker price alone, and none pays for inclusion.

The 12 Best MBA Programs in Miami, Ranked for 2026

The 12 best MBA Programs in Miami, ranked by outcomes
#ProgramTypeIn-state tuitionGrad rateAdmit rateHakia Score
1University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLNonprofit$60,72084%19%93.2
2Florida International UniversityMiami, FLPublic$4,72174%55%88.7
3Millennia Atlantic UniversityDoral, FLFor-profit$11,928100%NR85.0
4Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-MiamiMiami, FL · online optionNonprofit$13,212100%NR84.8
5Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLNonprofit$37,50063%73%78.0
6San Ignacio UniversityDoral, FLFor-profit$10,20058%NR71.9
7United International CollegeDania Beach, FLFor-profit$10,20060%NR70.8
8Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FLNonprofit$23,85661%97%67.5
9Atlantis UniversityMiami, FL · online optionFor-profit$10,80057%NR67.4
10Barry UniversityMiami, FLNonprofit$33,60038%77%66.3
11St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FLNonprofit$33,58048%98%63.2
12Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens, FLNonprofit$14,27431%85%60.0

NR — not reported by the institution in the latest IPEDS collection.

MBA Programs in Miami, Compared by Score

Each program scores 0 to 100 on the Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. Longer bars rank higher.

A Closer Look at the Top MBA Programs in Miami

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Nonprofit

93.2Hakia Score
Grad rate
84%
Admit rate
19%
In-state
$60,720
Out-of-state
$60,720

University of Miami graduates 84% of its students, above the 65% average across this ranking, on a 93.2 Hakia Score.

  • Hakia Score 93.2, #1 of 12
  • 84% graduation rate
  • $60,720 tuition
  • Most selective program here

Based in Coral Gables, FL, University of Miami is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #1 of the 12 ranked here, earning a 93.2 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That is the highest score in the ranking, well above the 74.7 group average. The program graduates 84% of its students, above the 65% average across the ranked schools. University of Miami admits 19% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. The university enrolls 19,852 students overall.

On cost, University of Miami charges $60,720 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

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Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

88.7Hakia Score
Grad rate
74%
Admit rate
55%
In-state
$4,721
Out-of-state
$16,529

At $4,721 a year in-state, Florida International is among the more affordable mba programs ranked here, holding an 88.7 Hakia Score on a 74% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 88.7, #2 of 12
  • 74% graduation rate
  • $4,721 in-state vs $16,529 out-of-state
  • Lowest in-state tuition here

Florida International is a public institution in Miami, FL. Its MBA program ranks #2 of the 12 analyzed here with an 88.7 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 74.7 group average, in the top third of the 12 ranked programs, 4.5 points behind top-ranked University of Miami. The program graduates 74% of its students, above the 65% average across the ranked schools. Florida International admits 55% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 19% rate at University of Miami, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 54,723 students.

On cost, Florida International charges $4,721 a year in-state, roughly 4x the $16,529 out-of-state rate. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. The spread makes the program a clearer value for FL residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

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Millennia Atlantic University

Doral, FL · For-profit

85.0Hakia Score
Grad rate
100%
Admit rate
NR
In-state
$11,928
Out-of-state
$11,928

At $11,928 a year in-state, Millennia Atlantic is among the more affordable mba programs ranked here, holding an 85.0 Hakia Score on a 100% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 85.0, #3 of 12
  • 100% graduation rate
  • $11,928 tuition
  • Top graduation rate on this list

Millennia Atlantic is a private, for-profit institution in Doral, FL. Its MBA program ranks #3 of the 12 analyzed here with an 85.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 74.7 group average, in the top third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 100% of its students, above the 65% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 220 students.

On cost, Millennia Atlantic charges $11,928 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami

Miami, FL · Nonprofit · online option

84.8Hakia Score
Grad rate
100%
Admit rate
NR
In-state
$13,212
Out-of-state
$13,212

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami graduates 100% of its students, above the 65% average across this ranking, on an 84.8 Hakia Score.

  • Hakia Score 84.8, #4 of 12
  • 100% graduation rate
  • $13,212 tuition
  • Top graduation rate on this list

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami is a private, nonprofit institution in Miami, FL. Its MBA program ranks #4 of the 12 analyzed here with an 84.8 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 74.7 group average, in the top third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 100% of its students, above the 65% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 32 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami charges $13,212 a year in-state. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Nonprofit

78.0Hakia Score
Grad rate
63%
Admit rate
73%
In-state
$37,500
Out-of-state
$37,500

Nova Southeastern ranks #5 of the 12 mba programs in this analysis, with a 78.0 Hakia Score and a 63% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 78.0, #5 of 12
  • 63% graduation rate
  • $37,500 tuition
  • Admits just 73% of applicants

Nova Southeastern is a private, nonprofit institution in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its MBA program ranks #5 of the 12 analyzed here with a 78.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 74.7 group average, in the middle third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 63% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Nova Southeastern admits 73% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 19% rate at University of Miami, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 20,910 students.

On cost, Nova Southeastern charges $37,500 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. It earns its place in the top 12 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

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San Ignacio University

Doral, FL · For-profit

71.9Hakia Score
Grad rate
58%
Admit rate
NR
In-state
$10,200
Out-of-state
$10,200

At $10,200 a year in-state, San Ignacio is among the more affordable mba programs ranked here, holding a 71.9 Hakia Score on a 58% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 71.9, #6 of 12
  • 58% graduation rate
  • $10,200 tuition
  • 319 students enrolled

Based in Doral, FL, San Ignacio is a private, for-profit institution. Its MBA program lands at #6 of the 12 ranked here, earning a 71.9 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the middle third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 58% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 319 students.

On cost, San Ignacio charges $10,200 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

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United International College

Dania Beach, FL · For-profit

70.8Hakia Score
Grad rate
60%
Admit rate
NR
In-state
$10,200
Out-of-state
$10,200

At $10,200 a year in-state, United International College is among the more affordable mba programs ranked here, holding a 70.8 Hakia Score on a 60% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 70.8, #7 of 12
  • 60% graduation rate
  • $10,200 tuition
  • 137 students enrolled

Based in Dania Beach, FL, United International College is a private, for-profit institution. Its MBA program lands at #7 of the 12 ranked here, earning a 70.8 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the middle third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 60% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 137 students.

On cost, United International College charges $10,200 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Nonprofit

67.5Hakia Score
Grad rate
61%
Admit rate
97%
In-state
$23,856
Out-of-state
$23,856

Keiser-Ft Lauderdale ranks #8 of the 12 mba programs in this analysis, with a 67.5 Hakia Score and a 61% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 67.5, #8 of 12
  • 61% graduation rate
  • $23,856 tuition
  • Admits just 97% of applicants

Keiser-Ft Lauderdale is a private, nonprofit institution in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its MBA program ranks #8 of the 12 analyzed here with a 67.5 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the middle third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 61% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Keiser-Ft Lauderdale admits 97% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 19% rate at University of Miami, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 20,888 students.

On cost, Keiser-Ft Lauderdale charges $23,856 a year in-state. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. It earns its place in the top 12 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

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Atlantis University

Miami, FL · For-profit · online option

67.4Hakia Score
Grad rate
57%
Admit rate
NR
In-state
$10,800
Out-of-state
$10,800

At $10,800 a year in-state, Atlantis is among the more affordable mba programs ranked here, holding a 67.4 Hakia Score on a 57% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 67.4, #9 of 12
  • 57% graduation rate
  • $10,800 tuition
  • Online option available

Based in Miami, FL, Atlantis is a private, for-profit institution. Its MBA program lands at #9 of the 12 ranked here, earning a 67.4 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the lower third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 57% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 746 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Atlantis charges $10,800 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

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Barry University

Miami, FL · Nonprofit

66.3Hakia Score
Grad rate
38%
Admit rate
77%
In-state
$33,600
Out-of-state
$33,600

Barry ranks #10 of the 12 mba programs in this analysis, with a 66.3 Hakia Score and a 38% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 66.3, #10 of 12
  • 38% graduation rate
  • $33,600 tuition
  • Admits just 77% of applicants

Based in Miami, FL, Barry is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #10 of the 12 ranked here, earning a 66.3 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the lower third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 38% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Barry admits 77% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 19% rate at University of Miami, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. The university enrolls 6,825 students overall.

On cost, Barry charges $33,600 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. It earns its place in the top 12 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

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St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL · Nonprofit

63.2Hakia Score
Grad rate
48%
Admit rate
98%
In-state
$33,580
Out-of-state
$33,580

St. Thomas ranks #11 of the 12 mba programs in this analysis, with a 63.2 Hakia Score and a 48% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 63.2, #11 of 12
  • 48% graduation rate
  • $33,580 tuition
  • Admits just 98% of applicants

St. Thomas is a private, nonprofit institution in Miami Gardens, FL. Its MBA program ranks #11 of the 12 analyzed here with a 63.2 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the lower third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 48% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. St. Thomas admits 98% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 19% rate at University of Miami, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. The university enrolls 7,652 students overall.

On cost, St. Thomas charges $33,580 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. It earns its place in the top 12 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

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Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL · Nonprofit

60.0Hakia Score
Grad rate
31%
Admit rate
85%
In-state
$14,274
Out-of-state
$14,274

Florida Memorial ranks #12 of the 12 mba programs in this analysis, with a 60.0 Hakia Score and a 31% graduation rate.

  • Hakia Score 60.0, #12 of 12
  • 31% graduation rate
  • $14,274 tuition
  • Admits just 85% of applicants

Florida Memorial is a private, nonprofit institution in Miami Gardens, FL. Its MBA program ranks #12 of the 12 analyzed here with a 60.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.7 group average, in the lower third of the 12 ranked programs. The program graduates 31% of its students, below the 65% average across the ranked schools. Florida Memorial admits 85% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 19% rate at University of Miami, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 31% to 100%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,277 students.

On cost, Florida Memorial charges $14,274 a year in-state. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $4,721 at Florida International to $60,720 at University of Miami. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. It earns its place in the top 12 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

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What MBA Programs in Miami Cost

Tuition across the 12 ranked schools runs from $4,721 to $60,720 a year. Florida International University anchors the low end at $4,721 a year, while University of Miami in Coral Gables sits at the top at $60,720. The cheapest public option among the MBA programs in Miami is Florida International University at $4,721; the cheapest private is San Ignacio University in Doral at $10,200.

Over the two years the credential takes, that is roughly $9,442 in tuition at Florida International University against about $121,440 at University of Miami. Public figures here are the in-state resident rate, so an applicant moving to Miami from another state should read the out-of-state column before treating the cheap end of this list as cheap.

How Selective MBA Programs in Miami Are

Admission odds across the MBA programs in Miami are nowhere near uniform. University of Miami in Coral Gables admits 19% of applicants, the tightest on this list, while St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens admits 98%. A candidate with an uneven undergraduate record has real options here without leaving Miami.

That is a 79-point spread, wide enough that the MBA programs in Miami do not form a single tier. A file that is competitive at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens will not necessarily clear University of Miami in Coral Gables, so applying across the range rather than within one band is the sensible strategy here. Completion does not follow the same order: Millennia Atlantic University in Doral finishes 100% of its students, the strongest on this list, which is why selectivity is one input to the Hakia Score rather than the score itself.

Accreditation Across Miami Business Schools

The MBA programs in Miami lean private: 11 of the 12 ranked schools are private against 1 public, which is most of why the tuition column above spans what it does. Accreditation is what makes those prices comparable at all. For an MBA the signal employers read is business-school accreditation from AACSB sitting on top of the university's institutional accreditation, and a private school charging $60,720 is not thereby carrying it. Confirm it on the school's own page: San Ignacio University in Doral at $10,200 and the priciest name on this list are held to the same standard.

Why Study for an MBA in Miami

The 12 ranked schools sit across 6 towns, close enough that most Miami candidates can reach several of them. University of Miami in Coral Gables leads, followed by Florida International University and Millennia Atlantic University in Doral, and the table names the town of each. That density is worth using: applying to three schools inside one metro costs application fees and nothing else, and the recruiting calendars overlap.

2 of the 12 also run a confirmed online option, which keeps the credential but gives up most of the local access that justifies studying in Miami in the first place.

Careers and Pay After a Miami MBA

Every one of the MBA programs in Miami points toward the same national labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts national median pay for the field at $105,770 a year, a figure that describes the profession rather than any single school here, and it holds whether a graduate paid $4,721 at Florida International University or $60,720 at University of Miami. That is the tradeoff this ranking exists to expose: in the federal wage data, a higher price does not buy a higher salary.

Set against a single national benchmark, the 13-fold tuition spread on this page is the reason to look hard at the cheap end before the famous end. Florida International University and University of Miami in Coral Gables feed graduates into the same wage distribution, and nothing in the federal data attaches a higher salary to the higher price. Pay in a metro the size of Miami generally runs above the national median, and so does the cost of living that absorbs it. Full occupational detail, including job-growth projections and metro wage breakdowns, is published by the BLS.

Common Questions About MBA Programs in Miami

What is the best MBA program in Miami?

By Hakia Score, University of Miami ranks first among the 12 ranked MBA programs in Miami, with a 93.2 score and an 84% graduation rate. The score weighs graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes together, so the top school balances all four rather than winning on any one of them.

Do MBA programs in Miami require the GMAT?

Fewer of them every year, and the 12 ranked here are not uniform about it. University of Miami in Coral Gables is the tightest on this list at 19% and St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens the most open at 98%, so the answer depends on which of them a candidate is applying to. Many programs now waive the GMAT or GRE for applicants with several years of relevant work, and the terms differ program by program, so check them on each school's admissions page before registering for a test. A waiver saves the fee and the study time, and it does not loosen the rest of the file.

How much does an MBA cost in Miami?

Tuition among the ranked Miami schools runs from $4,721 to $60,720 a year. Public schools publish the in-state resident rate, so students moving in from another state should check the out-of-state column before comparing. Neither figure includes Miami living costs, which are a real part of the total.

How many MBA programs in Miami does this ranking cover?

We analyzed 12 accredited MBA programs across Miami and the surrounding metro and ranked the top 12 schools, listing one entry per school on its strongest program. This list covers Miami-Dade and Broward, so some schools sit outside the city line; the city of each is shown in the table.

Is it worth doing an MBA in Miami instead of online?

Only 2 of the 12 ranked schools are confirmed online, so in Miami the campus route is the one most of this list offers. An accredited online program carries identical standing on a transcript, since accreditation attaches to the school and the program rather than to the delivery format. What a campus adds is proximity to the employers that school recruits into, and at $4,721 in-state, Florida International University is what that proximity costs at the low end here. The honest comparison is local access against the cost of being here.

What salary can graduates expect?

The BLS reports a national median of $105,770 a year for the field. It is a national benchmark rather than a Miami figure or a promise from any school on this page. Its use is scale: the same median sits behind Florida International University at $4,721 a year and University of Miami in Coral Gables at $60,720, and that is the comparison worth making before committing to the second.

Our Methodology for Ranking MBA Programs in Miami

Every program earns a Hakia Score from 0 to 100, built only from federal data (IPEDS, the U.S. Department of Education, and BLS) and scored against its true peers: programs in the same field at the same degree level. No reputation surveys, no pay-to-play. Here is how the score is weighted:

  • Outcomes44%

    Graduation rate (26%) and real per-school graduate earnings (18%). Does the program get students to the finish line, and where do they land?

  • Selectivity & academics38%

    Admissions selectivity (24%) and the academic profile of admitted students (14%).

  • Scale & value18%

    Enrollment (7%), cost-to-earnings value (6%), and the number of graduates a program produces (5%).

Weights renormalize over the data each program actually reports, so a school missing a metric (many open-access colleges do not publish entrance scores or earnings) is never penalized for it. Scores are percentiles within the peer group, curved to a 0-to-100 scale. What the score does not measure: individual instructor quality, specific course content, or campus culture. Verify those directly with the program.

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