Business School

Business School at St. John's University

Private university ยท Queens, New York

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Part-Time MBA

St. John's University is a private university with graduate business programs in Queens, New York. Those programs run through the Tobin College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Middle States 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 3,749 students, alongside 9,477 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 a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 9 of 19 schools in MBA Lab's New York directory listing a part-time MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Queens in this directory - the other 18 business school options in New York are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask St. John's 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 St. John's 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.
  • Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Tobin College 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

InstitutionSt. John's University
Business schoolTobin College of Business
Controlprivate
LocationQueens, New York
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classDoctoral university
MBA formats listed MBA Part-Time MBA
Graduate enrollment3,749
Undergraduate enrollment9,477
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationMiddle States 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 St. John's University

Details below come from St. John's 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.

MBA

Part-Time MBA
$1,720 per credit
  • Length 33 months
  • Credits 36
  • Delivery Hybrid
What that price isPeter J. Tobin College of Business rate for 2026-2027 (a separate individual program page still shows a stale $1,280/credit figure not yet updated)
Estimated degree costAbout $61,920 at the resident rate for all 36 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On length2.5-3 years typical, taking 6-9 credits per semester. Other Tobin MBA tracks run 36-57 credits depending on specialization.
Class scheduleWeekday evenings or weekends; students can mix in-person, hybrid, and online courses

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $63,236 Median of 242 graduates working one year after completion -27% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $96,932 Median of 186 graduates working four years after completion +53% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $31,273 Median across 148 borrowers entering repayment About 0.49x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 18 schools in MBA Lab's New York business schools directory that report a figure, St. John's University ranks 18th 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 St. John's 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 St. John's University's context.

Compare with other schools in New York

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
St. John's University This page Queens Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $63,236
Baruch College New York Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $109,868
Columbia University New York Yes MBA, Executive MBA $182,930
Cornell University Ithaca Yes MBA, Executive MBA $179,274
New York University New York Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $184,729
Syracuse University Syracuse Yes MBA, Online MBA $122,790
University of Rochester Rochester Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $92,758
Binghamton University Binghamton Yes MBA $74,554
Clarkson University Potsdam Yes MBA, Online MBA $74,907

"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 St. John's University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists a part-time MBA at St. John's University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the MBA at St. John's University cost?

St. John's University lists $1,720 per credit for the MBA. Peter J. Tobin College of Business rate for 2026-2027 (a separate individual program page still shows a stale $1,280/credit figure not yet updated). Across all 36 credits that is roughly $61,920 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 MBA at St. John's University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 33 months, requires 36 credits, and is delivered in a hybrid format. 2.5-3 years typical, taking 6-9 credits per semester. Other Tobin MBA tracks run 36-57 credits depending on specialization. Classes meet: Weekday evenings or weekends; students can mix in-person, hybrid, and online courses

What do graduates of St. John's University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $63,236 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at St. John's University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $96,932. 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 St. John's University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $31,273 for business master's graduates at St. John's University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.49x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is St. John's University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - St. John's 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 St. John's University a public or private institution?

St. John's University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Queens, New York. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare St. John's University with other schools in New York?

MBA Lab lists 19 schools in its New York 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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