#1 in BaltimoreJohns Hopkins University97.2
Best Business Programs in Baltimore for 2027
6 business schools in the Baltimore area, ranked city-wide. Every list is scored on graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate earnings from federal IPEDS, College Scorecard, and BLS data.
- Metro ranking
- 1
- Programs analyzed
- 70
- Schools ranked
- 6
Business Programs in Baltimore, in Brief
The Baltimore business-school ranking compares 6 schools across the metro area, drawn from 70 accredited programs, one row per school. Private schools make up most of the six ranked schools; two are public.
Among the business programs in Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University enrolls the most students: 30,210. The top graduation rate belongs to Maryland Institute College of Art, at 72%. University of Maryland-Baltimore County admits 72% of applicants, the lowest rate among these schools. Online options: Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Institute College of Art and one more.
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Business Programs in Baltimore: Your Questions, Answered
What is the best business school in Baltimore?
Johns Hopkins University ranks #1 on our Baltimore business-school ranking with a 97.2 Program Score, ahead of University of Maryland-Baltimore County at 88.0. Scores weigh graduation rate, cost, selectivity and graduate earnings.
How many business schools are in the Baltimore area?
We analyzed 70 accredited business programs in the Baltimore metro, as the Census Bureau defines it, and ranked 6 schools, one row per school.
Which Baltimore business school costs the least?
Towson University has the lowest in-state undergraduate tuition on the Baltimore list, $7,530 a year before aid, and ranks #3.
Can you study business online in Baltimore?
Yes. Three of the six ranked Baltimore-area schools offer the program online, including Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Notre Dame of Maryland University.