UT Haslam's Executive MBA Ranks Sixth Among Public Universities in International Ranking
The Executive MBA program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business has been ranked sixth among U.S. public institutions in a major international ranking by the Financial Times.
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business has secured the No. 6 position among U.S. public institutions in the Financial Times' 2026 Top 100 Executive MBA Ranking. This marks a significant advancement, with the program climbing seven spots from its previous year's ranking among public universities and rising to No. 22 overall in the U.S., and No. 82 globally.
This latest inclusion represents the seventh consecutive year the Haslam EMBA program has been featured in the international ranking. The college's performance is assessed through a combination of data derived from its EMBA alumni and broader faculty and research metrics. Post-graduation, Haslam EMBA alumni report strong career outcomes, with an average salary of $247,139 three years after completion, maintaining the No. 7 spot among U.S. public institutions for alumni salaries for the second year running.
Further demonstrating the program's impact, it also ranked No. 4 among U.S. public institutions for overall alumni satisfaction, marking its third consecutive year within the top four. In the category of alumni aims achieved, Haslam improved to No. 3 among public universities, up from No. 8 in the previous year.
"Our faculty and staff are dedicated to presenting the most current, impactful, and relevant learning experiences possible, focusing class content on the needs of the working professional," stated Amy Cathey, associate dean for graduate and executive education at Haslam. She highlighted the program's ongoing commitment to equipping EMBA cohorts with the skills needed to lead in today's fast-paced and competitive environments.