Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia · Private · Founded 1919
A small-by-design, top-20 MBA in the heart of Atlanta — elite consulting placement, deep analytics, and one of the highest median pay packages in the country.
About Goizueta Business School
A small-by-design, top-20 MBA in the heart of Atlanta — elite consulting placement, deep analytics, and one of the highest median pay packages in the country.
How Emory University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Goizueta Business School at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Who you'll study with
Ways to earn the MBA
Core MBA runs 2 years (1-year option).
Two-Year MBA
Flagship program with a summer internship between years.
One-Year MBA
For career accelerators staying in their industry.
Evening MBA
Work full-time while you study in Atlanta.
Executive MBA
For senior leaders; weekend & modular options.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 709 average GMAT and a 3.47 GPA set the published bar ; 28% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Where the class landed
92% employed within 3 months of graduation · median total comp$205,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Atlanta
Goizueta Business School is in Atlanta, Georgia. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Overview
Goizueta Business School is the graduate business school of Emory University, set in Atlanta’s leafy Druid Hills — minutes from the headquarters of Coca-Cola, Delta, UPS and The Home Depot. It is, by design, one of the smallest top-tier MBA cohorts in the country: roughly 125 students per Two-Year class, which translates into close faculty access, a tight alumni network, and a recruiting machine that punches well above its size.
Goizueta’s identity is built on two pillars — consulting and analytics. A majority of each graduating class heads into management consulting at firms like McKinsey, Bain and BCG, and the school’s data-forward curriculum (more than 20 concentrations across five academic areas) keeps it relevant as business shifts toward AI and decision science.
The payoff shows up in the numbers. The Class of 2024 posted the highest median total compensation in school history — $205,000 — with the vast majority of job-seekers placed within three months of graduation. For a private program of its size, that ROI is among the strongest in the South.
This profile pulls together Goizueta’s rankings, class profile, admissions, cost, concentrations and employment outcomes so you can decide whether it belongs on your shortlist.
Goizueta Business School FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Goizueta Business School located?
Goizueta Business School is in Atlanta, Georgia.
Is the Goizueta Business School MBA accredited?
Yes. Goizueta Business School is accredited by AACSB.
What is the average GMAT at Goizueta Business School?
The published average GMAT is 709.
What is the average GPA at Goizueta Business School?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.47.
What is the Goizueta Business School MBA acceptance rate?
Goizueta Business School publishes an acceptance rate of 28%.
What is the median starting salary for Goizueta Business School MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $175,000.
What is the employment rate after the Goizueta Business School MBA?
92% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Goizueta Business School MBA cost?
Two-year tuition is $166,749.
How long is the Goizueta Business School MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years (1-year option).
How large is the Goizueta Business School MBA class?
The published class size is about 125 students.
What is Goizueta Business School known for?
Goizueta Business School is known for Consulting, Healthcare, Finance, Small Class.
Who is the Goizueta Business School MBA best for?
Best for Consulting, Healthcare, Finance.
Class of 2025 class profile and Class of 2024 employment report (Goizueta / Poets&Quants), U.S. News 2026 and Bloomberg Businessweek 2025–26. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial assessment; industry mix is approximate.
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