Business School

Business School at Yale University

Private university ยท New Haven, Connecticut

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Executive MBA

Yale University is a private university with graduate business programs in New Haven, Connecticut. Those programs run through the Yale School of Management. 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 8,750 students, alongside 6,758 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 executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals. That puts it among the 2 of 6 schools in MBA Lab's Connecticut directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in New Haven 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 Yale 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 Yale 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.
  • Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Yale School of Management 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

InstitutionYale University
Business schoolYale School of Management
Controlprivate
LocationNew Haven, Connecticut
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Executive MBA
Graduate enrollment8,750
Undergraduate enrollment6,758
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 Yale University

Details below come from Yale 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 for Executives

Executive MBA
$228,990
  • Length 22 months
  • Delivery In person
  • Meets Every other weekend
What that price isProgram total for students entering July 2026
Price includesRequired textbooks and study materials, breakfast and lunch on all class days, lodging during orientation and summer residencies (two weeks at the start of year one, one week at the start of year two), and lodging/programming for the EMBA Global Network Week
Class scheduleEvery other weekend, Friday and Saturday, at the Yale SOM campus in New Haven - all classes are in person, no remote option
Residencies and travelTwo weeks at the start of year one, one week at the start of year two, plus a Global Network Week

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $192,686 Median of 300 graduates working one year after completion +121% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $234,034 Median of 324 graduates working four years after completion +21% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $59,278 Median across 244 borrowers entering repayment About 0.31x 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, Yale University ranks 1st 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 Yale 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 Yale University's context.

Compare with other schools in Connecticut

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

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

How much does the MBA for Executives at Yale University cost?

Yale University lists $228,990 for the MBA for Executives. Program total for students entering July 2026. Price includes: Required textbooks and study materials, breakfast and lunch on all class days, lodging during orientation and summer residencies (two weeks at the start of year one, one week at the start of year two), and lodging/programming for the EMBA Global Network Week. Checked against the school's own page on July 26, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA for Executives at Yale University, and when does it meet?

The MBA for Executives takes about 22 months and is delivered in person. Classes meet: Every other weekend, Friday and Saturday, at the Yale SOM campus in New Haven - all classes are in person, no remote option

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

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $192,686 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Yale University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $234,034. 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 Yale University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $59,278 for business master's graduates at Yale University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.31x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Yale University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Yale 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 Yale University a public or private institution?

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

How do I compare Yale 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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