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Neeley MBA Program Rises to #29 in U.S. Rankings by Bloomberg Businessweek

The Full-time MBA program advanced seven positions nationally to the Top 30, affirming its consistent strength in student outcomes, particularly earning high marks for Learning and Networking. 

September 22, 2025

By TCU Neeley School of Business

The TCU Neeley School of Business Full-Time MBA program has continued to advance, achieving a U.S. rank of #29 in the prestigious Bloomberg Businessweek 2025-2026 rankings. This result places the program firmly among the Top 30 Best Business Schools nationwide, reflecting a sustained commitment to delivering student success.

This notable improvement was largely supported by exceptional feedback from alumni and students, particularly in the Networking category, where Neeley was ranked #1 in Texas. This leading placement underscores the robust value of the program's closely connected alumni base, which provides students with meaningful professional connections throughout the state and nation. The strength of this network was an important factor in the program’s overall rankings increase.

Neeley also earned high marks in the Learning category, tying for the highest score in Texas. This metric highlights the rigor and quality of the academic experience and the deep engagement between faculty and students.

“Our rise in the rankings is directly attributable to the caliber of our learning environment. It is the fusion of personal engagement in smaller classes, direct mentorship, and the experiential learning delivered by our world-class faculty and staff that uniquely elevate our students’ leadership potential,” said Anne Rooney, Neeley's assistant dean for graduate programs.

The program also confirmed its standing by Bloomberg Businessweek as the #1 program in Texas for Entrepreneurship, a testament to the school’s dedication to innovative thinking and the quality of its entrepreneurial resources

The overall ranking reflects the TCU Neeley Full-Time MBA program's success in consistently providing a valuable, high-touch educational environment that translates into excellent career results for its graduates.

For more information, view the full list of Bloomberg Businessweek rankings for Best Business Schools.