#1 in HoustonUniversity of Houston88.0
Best Business Programs in Houston for 2027
5 business schools in Houston, ranked city-wide and for the MBA, plus where they place in our statewide rankings for 7 fields. Every list is scored on graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate earnings from federal IPEDS, College Scorecard, and BLS data.
- Metro rankings
- 2
- Programs analyzed
- 89
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Fields covered
- 7
Business Programs in Houston, in Brief
The Houston business-school ranking compares 5 schools, drawn from 89 accredited programs, one row per school; a separate ranking covers 5 MBA programs. Public universities hold three of the five ranked schools, including University of Houston at #1.
University of Houston leads the business-school list at 88.0, while Rice University leads for the MBA at 94.2. Beyond the two metro lists, 3 Houston-area schools appear in our statewide rankings for seven fields, international business the deepest with 2 ranked programs. MBA pay by role: the MBA salary guide.
By enrollment, University of Houston is the biggest school among the business programs in Houston (47,980 students). The top graduation rate belongs to Rice University, at 95%. The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, Houston Christian University and one more offer the degree online.
Rankings in Houston
#1 in HoustonRice University94.2
Rankings by Field Near Houston
Statewide ranks, Houston-area schools only.
Top Houston-area school · #8 in TexasUniversity of Houston87.0
Top Houston-area school · #9 in TexasUniversity of Houston84.8
Top Houston-area school · #6 in TexasUniversity of Houston85.3
Top Houston-area school · #4 in TexasUniversity of Houston81.0
Top Houston-area school · #5 in TexasUniversity of Houston76.0
Top Houston-area school · #6 in TexasUniversity of Houston83.3
Top Houston-area school · #8 in TexasHouston Christian University63.7
Schools in the Most Houston Rankings
By number of lists, then best rank.
- University of Houston In 7 rankings · #1 in Business schools
- Houston Christian University In 3 rankings · #3 in MBA programs
- University of Houston-Clear Lake In 2 rankings · #2 in MBA programs
- University of Houston-Downtown In 2 rankings · #4 in MBA programs
- Texas Southern University In 2 rankings · #5 in Business schools
Other Fields, Ranked Nationally
Business Programs in Houston: Your Questions, Answered
What is the best business school in Houston?
University of Houston ranks #1 on our Houston business-school ranking with an 88.0 Program Score, ahead of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest at 76.2. Scores weigh graduation rate, cost, selectivity and graduate earnings.
What is the best MBA program in Houston?
Rice University leads the Houston MBA ranking with a 94.2 Program Score, out of 5 ranked MBA programs in the metro.
How many business schools are in the Houston area?
We analyzed 89 accredited business programs in the Houston metro, as the Census Bureau defines it, and ranked 5 schools, one row per school.
Which Houston business school costs the least?
University of Houston-Clear Lake has the lowest in-state undergraduate tuition on the Houston list, $6,600 a year before aid, and ranks #3.
Can you study business online in Houston?
Yes. Two of the five ranked Houston-area schools offer the program online, including The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest and Houston Christian University.