Business School

Business School at Quinnipiac University

Private university ยท Hamden, Connecticut

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

Quinnipiac University is a private university with graduate business programs in Hamden, Connecticut. Those programs run through the School of Business. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 2,867 students, alongside 6,531 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. That puts it among the 1 of 6 schools in MBA Lab's Connecticut directory listing an online MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Hamden in this directory - the other 5 business school options in Connecticut are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Quinnipiac University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Quinnipiac University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionQuinnipiac University
Business schoolSchool of Business
Controlprivate
LocationHamden, Connecticut
Campus settingLarge suburb
Carnegie classDoctoral university
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment2,867
Undergraduate enrollment6,531
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNew England Commission on Higher Education
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Quinnipiac University

Details below come from Quinnipiac University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Professional MBA

Online MBA
$1,085 per credit 2026-27
  • Credits 33
  • Delivery Online
What that price isPer credit hour for 2026-27 - total credit hours for this specific track were not confirmed on the pages checked this pass
Estimated degree costAbout $35,805 at the resident rate for all 33 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $77,487 Median of 271 graduates working one year after completion -11% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $109,384 Median of 263 graduates working four years after completion +41% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $33,500 Median across 199 borrowers entering repayment About 0.43x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 6 schools in MBA Lab's Connecticut business schools directory that report a figure, Quinnipiac University ranks 6th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Quinnipiac University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Quinnipiac University's context.

Compare with other schools in Connecticut

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Quinnipiac University This page Hamden Yes MBA, Online MBA $77,487
University of Connecticut Storrs Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $112,902
Yale University New Haven Yes MBA, Executive MBA $192,686
Fairfield University Fairfield Yes MBA $79,999
Sacred Heart University Fairfield Yes MBA $79,156
University of Hartford West Hartford Yes MBA $98,958

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Quinnipiac University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Quinnipiac University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Professional MBA at Quinnipiac University cost?

Quinnipiac University lists $1,085 per credit for the Professional MBA. Per credit hour for 2026-27 - total credit hours for this specific track were not confirmed on the pages checked this pass. Across all 33 credits that is roughly $35,805 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Professional MBA at Quinnipiac University, and when does it meet?

The Professional MBA requires 33 credits and is delivered fully online.

What do graduates of Quinnipiac University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $77,487 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Quinnipiac University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $109,384. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Quinnipiac University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $33,500 for business master's graduates at Quinnipiac University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.43x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Quinnipiac University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Quinnipiac University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Quinnipiac University a public or private institution?

Quinnipiac University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Hamden, Connecticut. It is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare Quinnipiac University with other schools in Connecticut?

MBA Lab lists 6 schools in its Connecticut business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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