The 10 best MBA programs for tech jobs

Technology remains one of the top three industries where companies hire MBA graduates today—alongside consulting and finance.

In 2026, firms in the technology sector hired 2,048 recruits from the 96 top business schools participating in the Bloomberg Businessweek ranking, underscoring the industry's enduring appeal. However, that figure has declined from its peak of 2,929 hires in 2022.

The tech industry has been undergoing a major shift for some time now, fueled increasingly by the rise of generative AI. Some roles are being lost to automation, while others are being created in areas such as AI compliance. Big Tech giants such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft remain among the recruiters of MBA grads, but a new wave of AI-native companies—such as OpenAI and Anthropic—are gaining ground. 

Studying an MBA can give you the analytical thinking and strategic insight, as well as the technical knowledge, to embrace and be at the forefront of technology innovation. With salaries for roles such as product managers,, project managers, and AI engineers often exceeding $100,000, it’s easy to see why the tech industry is a magnet for MBA talent.

So which business schools give you the best opportunity of breaking into the tech sector? These are the leading business schools for helping grads launch careers in the sector, according to Bloomberg recruitment data. 

Best MBAs for tech in 2027

10. The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business  

One of a number of M7 business schools on the list, University of Chicago Booth School of Business saw 66 MBA graduates land careers in the tech industry in 2026, with Big Tech firms Amazon and Google among the list of employers. That figure marks an increase of just one MBA hire, as the Class of 2025 saw 65 grads enter the sector.

According to Bloomberg, Chicago Booth tech MBA grads earned a median salary of $151,000 in 2026.

9. Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management 

Another M7 business school, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management saw 68 graduates move into the tech industry in 2026, down slightly from 74 last year. They earned median salaries of $151,500. 

For those who want to fast-track their career in the rapidly evolving industry, the school offers an accelerated one-year MBA option as well as a two-year degree.

Kellogg MBAs can opt for a range of pathways to gain a specialist skillset for their target industry. The AI and Analytics pathway includes courses such as Human and Machine Intelligence and Data Science, as well as an Analytical Consulting Lab in which students work with real clients to solve problems using data. 

8. Stanford Graduate School of Business

Though fewer Stanford graduates (75) secured roles in tech than at other schools in this list in 2026, Stanford’s MBA had the largest proportion of its cohort go into the field—with almost 35% of the class moving into the tech industry.

Stanford graduates working in tech also commanded the highest salary of all of the 95 schools listed by Bloomberg, at $185,000.

7. London Business School

During the London Business School MBA, students have the chance to experience the unique LondonCAP project, which connects students with major companies such as Google and Peloton as well as pioneering startups. The program also includes global trips to experience different business cultures in the likes of Johannesburg, Paris, and Peru. 

In 2026, 82 graduates of the LBS MBA launched their career in tech—a significant increase from last year’s figure of 44, with tech workers now comprising around 27% of the total cohort.

The median salary for LBS tech grads in 2026 was $110,950.

6. Columbia Business School

Columbia Business School, based in New York, is another institution ranked among the elite group of M7 business schools. It’s no surprise, then, that Columbia MBA grads continue to land roles in one of the most competitive industries: tech companies hired 84 grads in 2026.

That’s an increase from last year’s total of 73, although just 13% of Columbia MBA grads went on to work in tech, which is the lowest proportion of any school in this list. In 2026, Columbia MBA graduates in tech earned a median salary of $157,100. 

5. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Earning an MBA from The Wharton School is sure to make your CV stand out to major tech firms, as it did for the 89 graduates hired into the sector in 2026, according to Bloomberg data. 

The Wharton MBA offers an extensive selection of majors such as Business Analytics—which is STEM-certified—and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a solid choice for graduates wanting to tap into the world of tech startups. 

The top recruiters of Wharton MBA grads in 2026 included Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung, TikTok, and Uber. For the graduating class, the median salary of its tech MBAs was $165,000, a figure which has been steadily increasing in recent years.

4. INSEAD

The only French school to appear on the list and the home of the second best MBA in the world, according to the Financial Times, INSEAD also has one of the best MBA programs for tech careers. 

With 95 graduates, or around 20% of the cohort, landing tech jobs in 2026, graduates also earned some of the highest salaries outside of the US, at $112,563 on average. 

3. T A Pai Management Institute

One of two Indian business schools in this list, T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) in India placed 102 MBA graduates in tech roles in 2026.

The school offers an MBA specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science that aims to address the evolving digital landscape. Around 20% of the cohort landed tech jobs in 2026, down from 27% last year.

2. Harvard Business School 

The proportion of Harvard MBA students moving into tech has remained relatively steady in recent years, typically hovering between 15 and 22% of the class. But it remains one of the top MBA programs for tech jobs, with graduates also commanding the second-highest median salary ($178,000) in this list. Almost 22% of the cohort landed jobs in the tech sector in 2026, with a total of 111 graduates finding roles in the industry.

Harvard MBA classes center on The Case Method and The Field Method, in which students evaluate real-life business cases in the classroom and take part in a one-week immersion with a global company. Students can also specialize their degree with a range of Technology and Operations Management elective courses such as Digital Innovation and Transformation or Designing Technology Ventures. 

1. Indian School of Business

The only school with over 200 graduates to land roles in the tech industry in 2026, based on this metric the Indian School of Business is the best MBA program for landing tech jobs today. The school had a total of 217 graduates land tech roles in 2026, accounting for around 29% of the cohort.

The MBA program offers a range of tech-focused elective courses to prepare grads for a diverse array of careers, courses such as Data Driven Strategies For Digital Platforms, Business Value of Disruptive Technologies, and Digital Game Design Techniques for Businesses. 

The median salary for grads in tech from the Indian School of Business in 2026 was $33,120, substantially lower than other schools on this list, though this due to various factors including lower average income levels in India.