Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business MBA Program Earns National Recognition from Fortune for 2025

Indiana State University proudly announces that Fortune has ranked its Master of Business Administration from the Scott College of Business as one of the nation’s top 100 MBA programs for 2025.

"Indiana State University takes pride in the Scott College of Business for its competitiveness in offering a highly sought-after graduate program like the Master of Business Administration. Our comprehensive program, led by distinguished faculty, consistently prepares our Sycamores to excel in the dynamic business landscape, contributing to the growth of Indiana’s and the nation’s economy. I am grateful to Dean Terry Daugherty, along with our students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the Scott College of Business, for this prestigious recognition," said Indiana State University President Mike Godard.

Indiana State’s MBA program is ranked #60 overall, and it is one of only four programs in Indiana to receive this national recognition from Fortune.

“The Scott College of Business has a storied history of preparing our Sycamores to be prepared to hit the ground running upon graduating and hitting the workforce in many high-demand fields. Indiana State University is proud of its robust curriculum and unmatched experiential learning opportunities, resulting in our various colleges getting well-deserved national recognition. I want to congratulate Dean Terry Daugherty, the Scott College of Business faculty, staff, students, and alumni,” said Christopher Olsen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Indiana State.

The Scott MBA is a highly respectable, affordable, and powerful advanced business degree with top accreditation that is student-focused. Led by Dean Terry Daugherty, the Scott College of Business offers cutting-edge technology and high-quality, unique learning experiences that help students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to negotiate the challenges of an ever-changing business environment.

"Our mission is to provide a high-quality business education that prepares students with the skill and knowledge for success while remaining flexible and affordable. The ranking by Fortune affirms this purpose, and the Scott College of Business is honored to be recognized as having one of the best MBA programs in the country. I also appreciate our faculty and staff's student-centered focus and dedication in helping working professionals advance their careers within Indiana and beyond." Stated Dean Terry Daugherty.

Fortune, a global multi-platform media company that won several awards for its outstanding reporting on all things business, compromised the list by considering 11 key ranking factors, including base salaries of recent graduates, cost of tuition, graduation rates, and the number of MBA alumni now serving in Fortune 1000 C-suite positions. 

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