Proof Points
Our value proposition and key differentiators are grounded in evidence, key data points, programs, and resources that bring the Eccles School to life. These proof points reinforce our credibility and illustrate our impact. They are the reasons to believe the promise of our value proposition. Together, they show how the Eccles School drives student success, creates societal impact, and builds an enduring legacy.
The Place: Mountain West Advantage
The David Eccles School of Business is situated within one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most dynamic regions for business and entrepreneurship. Located in Salt Lake City and anchored by the University of Utah, the Eccles School is part of a strong ecosystem across sectors such as entrepreneurship, impact investing, real estate, fintech, health, and sports. The distinctive culture of the Mountain West, shaped by growth, perseverance, and community, combined with a spirited University of Utah campus and expansive opportunities for learning and engagement, creates a setting where ambition and opportunity are deeply connected to place.
The Experience: Real-World Learning
World-Class Faculty Experts
Our faculty are nationally recognized scholars, researchers, industry leaders, and dedicated educators who bring academic rigor, real-world insight, and mentorship to every classroom. Their research drives innovation and shapes policy, while their experience informs teaching that is current, practical, and relevant. Whether advancing thought leadership in entrepreneurship, analytics, or finance, or guiding students through hands-on projects and career pathways, Eccles faculty are essential to the academic excellence and impact of the school.
Undergraduate Student Programs
These high-impact undergraduate programs accelerate excellence and expand access by offering transformative experiences for students with exceptional academic potential, leadership qualities, or those seeking greater support. Through cohort-based learning, mentorship, and immersive opportunities, these programs foster achievement, community, and long-term success.
Graduate Programs in Business
Our graduate programs combine flexibility, specialization, and real-world application to support students at every stage of their careers. We offer four MBA formats—Full-Time, Professional, Online, and Executive—designed to meet the needs of recent graduates, working professionals, and senior leaders. Specialized master’s programs deliver deep expertise in high-demand fields such as accounting, finance, real estate development, information systems, business analytics, cybersecurity, and health care administration. Entrepreneurship is offered through the Master of Business Creation program.
Our top-ranked Executive Education offerings provide short, intensive courses and certificates that help working professionals and organizations sharpen skills, expand leadership capacity, and address evolving business challenges.
Across all programs, students benefit from personalized career coaching; industry-connected faculty who bridge theory with practice; access to a powerful global alumni network; and a curriculum grounded in solving real-world business challenges. Whether advancing in their current role, pivoting to a new field, or building a business from the ground up, Eccles School graduate students graduate ready to lead with confidence, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact in their organizations and communities.
Real-World Experiential Learning and Business Impact Through Centers and Institutes
Experiential learning is a distinguishing feature of the Eccles Experience. Students apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges through case competitions, internships, and faculty-led projects in partnership with industry. Our renowned centers and institutes serve as engines for applied learning, innovation, and community impact, turning theory into practice and preparing students to lead with purpose.
Rankings and Recognition
The Eccles School is consistently ranked among the nation’s top business schools, with eight programs ranked in the top 25 nationally among public schools, including four in the top 10. Top-ranked programs, including the Online MBA, MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive Education reflects the strength of the school’s faculty, curriculum, and real-world learning approach. Highly ranked undergraduate programs in areas such as entrepreneurship and strategy further reinforce the depth and breadth of the Eccles academic portfolio. Together, these rankings underscore the Eccles School’s reputation for academic excellence, career relevance, and impact, as recognized by leading publications and industry benchmarks. (Additional and detailed rankings are included in the Appendix.)
The Outcome: Employed Graduates, Prepared for Tomorrow's Workplace
Business Career Success Support
Our Business Career Success program supports students with career coaching, employer networks, and internship and job opportunities. Eccles students graduate with strong career outcomes, high job placement rates, and competitive starting salaries. They enter the workforce with the practical and durable skills, experience, mindset, and confidence to lead across industries.
Career Outcomes and Return on Investment
With a 2025 graduating class of over 1,500 students, Eccles students graduate with strong career outcomes, including an overall job placement rate over 90%. Undergraduate students report an average starting salary of approximately $62,000, specialized master’s students report an average starting salary of approximately $83,000, and full-time MBA students report an average base salary of $108,000, reflecting the market demand for the practical and durable skills developed through the Eccles Experience.
A Growing and Engaged Alumni Network
With more than 46,000 alumni worldwide, the Eccles School’s alumni network spans industries, roles, and geographies. Graduates build careers at leading organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Intermountain Health, Microsoft, and Deloitte, and remain actively connected to the school through mentorship, recruiting, advisory engagement, and professional connections that support students and fellow alumni throughout their careers.