Marriott is number 35 on the overall ranking of US business schools. The Provo-based school is known for a focus on ethical leadership and consistently high scores for entrepreneurship (it is No. 3 this year on that index). Students and alumni single out Marriott’s commitment to creating a values-based and supportive community, which helps build a strong network for professional development. One graduate comments: “I love the network, the faculty, and the amount of emphasis they place on leadership with sound moral principles.”
Of the five indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking, Entrepreneurship and Inclusion — Brigham Young (Marriott) ranked 3rd in Learning and Entrepreneurship, 17th in Networking, 37th in Compensation and 68th in Inclusion. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.
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Student Population
The breakdown below is compared with other US schools. Collected gender and non-binary data is for all students in the newest class, which for most schools is the Class of 2026. Marriott reported 84% male and 16% female/non-binary.
Gender and Race Breakdown Among US Students, Compared with Other US Schools - Brigham Young (Marriott)
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Visit Inclusion Index page for more data. Gender is for whole class. Race data only for US students.
Bloomberg also collects data on race and ethnicity from US schools — they provide us with percentages of the first-year class of American students for the following groups: White, Black, Asian, American Indian, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic (of any race). These groups are categorized as such by the schools when submitting data to the federal government.
Hires by Industry
Marriott sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Technology Industry, Financial Services and Consumer Products.
Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - Brigham Young (Marriott)
Compensation by Industry
The median base salary across all industries reported by Marriott graduates is $125,000; the median signing/starting bonus is $25,000.
Demographics
Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.
Nationalities (top 5) - Brigham Young (Marriott)
Campus Atmosphere - Brigham Young (Marriott)
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