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Cranfield

Cranfield, United Kingdom

#14
2
from 2024–25
690
GMAT
41
Class size
£30,368
Tuition
Note: Tuition amount is the figure advertised by the school and includes mandatory fees and other costs. GMAT score is median or average, as provided by the school. Find more details on the school's website : https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/cranfield-mba-programmes/mba-full-time .

Cranfield is number 14 on the overall ranking of European and Middle Eastern business schools. The Cranfield-based school is known for its practical approach and program on leadership development. Graduates highlight a collaborative learning environment in their comments. One wrote, “Engaging with a diverse cohort through group projects and real-world case studies helped me develop strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills that I now apply confidently in my career.”

Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — Cranfield ranked 5th in Learning and Entrepreneurship and 17th in Compensation and Networking. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.

Index Ranks

#14
18#1420212025
Overall
▼ 2
from 2024–25
#17
Compensation
▲ 1
#5
Learning
▼ 4
#17
Networking
▼ 10
#5
Entrepreneurship
▼ 3

Index Scores

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Hires by Industry

Cranfield sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Financial Services, Technology Industry and Consulting Industry.

Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - Cranfield

27 graduates hired in total
22.2%
22.2%
18.5%

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by Cranfield graduates is £51,500 ($67K).

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) - Cranfield

Total Number of Nationalities: 14
India 40.5%
China 11.9%
Nigeria 9.5%
Germany 4.8%
Mexico 4.8%

Campus Atmosphere - Cranfield

  • Completely Disagree
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Women are well represented among my school’s faculty and administration

Female protagonists are well represented in case studies

LGBTQ students are given equal/adequate opportunity to participate in class discussions and on teams

Social activities are generally inclusive towards LGBTQ students

Minorities are well represented among the faculty and administration

Minority protagonists are well represented in case studies

* Has fewer than five respondents

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