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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The Columbia Business School ranks #8, and The Wharton School ranks at #2 according to the rankings released by the QS World ranking body for the year 2025. If the point to consider is employability, according to the Employment report 2023 published by Wharton, 97.2% of the students who were seeking employment received an offer letter within three months, while it stands at 84% for Columbia Business School.
The table compares these two best Business schools in depth:
Criteria | Columbia Business School | Wharton School |
|---|---|---|
Location | New York | Philadelphia, USA |
Average Starting Salary | USD 175,000 (INR 1.47 Cr) | USD 175,000 (1.47 Cr) |
Sign-On Bonus | USD 30,000 (INR 25 L) | USD 30,000 (INR 25 L) |
Acceptance Rate (Class 2026) | 8.07% | 11.8% |
First-Year Tuition (MBA) | USD 88,300 (INR 74.6 L) | USD 84,830 (INR 71.6 L) |
Return on Investment (ROI) Based on the Data of first year tuition fee and the average median salary | 198.8% | 206.2% |
Top Companies Hiring | · McKinsey & Company · Boston Consulting Group · Bain & Company · Amazon · Morgan Stanley · Deloitte · PwC Strategy& · JPMorgan Chase & | · Ab Bernstein · Activision Blizzard · Adobe Inc. · Alixpartners · Alpine Investors
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Ranking (QS World 2025) | #8 | #2 |
Average GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 |
Average GMAT Score (MBA Class 2026) | 732 | 732 |
Average GRE Quant Score (Class 2026) | 162 | 163 |
Average GRE Verbal Score (Class 2026) | 162 | 162 |
Placement Rate (2023) within three months of commencement | 84% | 97.2% |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Columbia Business School is ranked #9 by the US News and World Report 2025 among the top 133 Business schools of the world. CBS MBA graduates are known for their calibre in understanding the Business and Management world and making innovations in it.
QS World ranking body has ranked CBS at #8 with a score of 96.9%. According to the rankings mentioned above, yes, Columbia Business School is considered one of the top B-Schools in the US and the world.
The CBS Placement rate for the MBA class 2024 stands at 89% (within three months of graduation) with the average median salary of USD 175,000 (INR 1.60 Cr.).
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
According to the employment report (2024) published by CBS, the the highest package after doing an MBA from Columbia Business School was offered in Consulting industry, which was a whopping average median salary of USD 190,000 (INR 1.60 Cr), followed by Healthcare industry which had an average median salary of USD 170,000 (INR 1.43 Cr).
Here is the table showing the top Industries where Columbia Business School MBA graduates were hired:
Columbia Business School MBA Graduates' Top Industries (Class 2023) | Average Median Salary of a CBS MBA graduate |
|---|---|
Consulting | USD 190,000 (INR 1.60 Cr) |
Technology | Not given |
Financial Services | USD 175,000 (INR 1.47 Cr) |
Real Estate | USD 145,000 (INR 1.22 Cr) |
Entertainment & Media | USD 130,000 (INR 1.09 Cr) |
Consumer Products | USD 120,000 (INR 1.01 Cr) |
Health Care | USD 170,000 (INR 1.43 Cr) |
(USD 1 = INR 86.81)
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The Columbia Business School placement rate 2024 stands at 89% within the three months of graduation from this B-School, and this rate increased by the year-end, with 92% of the students reporting placement.
The table below shows the top companies hiring the MBA graduates from Columbia Business School:
Top Companies Hiring Columbia Business School MBA Graduates |
|---|
· McKinsey & Company |
· Boston Consulting Group |
· Bain & Company |
· Amazon |
· Morgan Stanley |
· Deloitte |
· PwC Strategy& |
· JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
· AlixPartners |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The average median salary for a Columbia Business School MBA graduate can be USD 175,000 (INR 1.47 Cr) in industries like Consulting, Finance, Technology, Real estate, etc.
Look at the highlights of placements of the Columbia Business School MBA graduates class of 2025 which are given below -
Columbia Business School MBA Class Particulars (2024) | Data |
|---|---|
Average Median Base Salary | USD 175,000 (INR 1.47 Cr) |
Average Sign-on bonus | USD 30,000 (INR 32 L) |
Top Employers | · McKinsey & Company · Boston Consulting Group · Bain & Company · Amazon · Morgan Stanley · Deloitte · PwC Strategy& · JPMorgan Chase & Co. · AlixPartners |
(USD 1 = INR 88.63)
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The international students are called for an interview after their application is shortlisted. Look at the tips given below to crack the CBS MBA interview -
· Columbia alum or student conducts the interview, without access to the application (only an applicant's resume if shared).
· Expect behavioural questions and discussions about your background, goals, and interest in Columbia.
· Practice mock interviews aloud using prepared stories and resume basics.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
As a part of Columbia MBA application process, a student is required to take a standardized entrance test which can be either GMAT or GRE. Look at the table below for the average scores achieved by the CBS MBA class 2025:
Average Scores CBS MBA Profile(Class 2026) | Scores |
|---|---|
Average GMAT Score | 732 with a range of 600 to 780 |
Average GRE Quant Score | 162 with a range of 143 to 170 |
Average GRE Verbal Score | 162 with a range of 146 to 170 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, Columbia Business School provides scholarships. In fact, the CBS is well renowned for the having one of the largest scholarship funds. There is no need to apply for the scholarships separately, it is integrated in the CBS application process. Below mentioned are the scholarships provided to MBA students:
Scholarship Type | Criteria | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Merit-Based Scholarships | Academic achievements, professional accomplishments, leadership potential | Tuition Coverage of 20% to 100% |
Need-Based Scholarships | Demonstrated financial need | Comprehensive financial support: tuition, fees, living expenses |
Diversity Scholarships | Support for underrepresented minorities, women, LGBTQ+, veterans | Enhance diversity in student body |
International Scholarships | Outstanding candidates from outside the US | Partial to full tuition, visa fees, relocation costs |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
As an international student, Columbia MBA can cost around USD 132,258 (INR 1.11 Cr) per year out of which the CBS MBA tuition is USD 88,300 (INR 74.6 L). Please note that the tuition fee increases by 2 to 7% in the second year. Look at the table belowf for the full fee breakdown -
CBS MBA First Year Fee Components (2024-25) | Amount |
|---|---|
Tuition | USD 88,300 (INR 74.6 L) |
Mandatory Fees | USD 5,857 (INR 4.94 L) |
Health Insurance | USD 4,955 (INR 4.18 L) |
Books & Supplies | USD 1,250 (INR 1.05 L) |
Food & Housing | USD 27,396 (INR 23.1 L) |
Personal Expenses | USD 3,177 (INR 2.68 L) |
Transportation | USD 1,323 (INR 1.11 L) |
First Year Total Budget | USD 132,258 (INR 1.11 Cr) |
(USD 1 = INR 84.45)
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Columbia Business School offers programs across diverse areas such as MBA, MBA Dual degree, EMBA, MS, Undergraduate etc. Unlike most B-Schools in the US, Columbia offers an accelerated MBA which can be completed in 16 months.
The entire students experience stays the same; the curriculum, the faculty, and same highly selective standards. The only difference is that these accelerated MBA students can only join in January (Spring), and these students don't have to do a Summer Internship, while the August entry students have to engage in Summer internships. This accelerated MBA is for those who do not wish to change their industry, entrepre
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