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MBA Research: Helpful Resources

When it comes to researching specific programs for your post-graduate experience, it can be incredibly overwhelming. However, there are a few resources that make it easier. To start you off, here’s two!

1. Fortune (Best Business Schools and MBA Programs for 2026)

Link: https://fortune.com/education/business/best-mba-programs/

This page goes through the top 72 schools and programs for business based on a few factors. These factors are cost (out-of-state), starting salary, acceptance rate, and average GPA of their undergraduate students. Here, prospective students can picture themselves at the respective school and can compare their information with the pieces listed.

2. QS Global MBA Rankings 2026: United States

Link: https://www.topuniversities.com/mba-rankings/united-states

This website is in a similar format, but includes some additional information one might also want to know. You can see several scores based on return on investment, entrepreneurship and alumni outcomes, employability, thought leadership, and diversity. This allows you to look at some other important values while researching.

I hope you find some benefit while sifting through these. Good luck Lawrentians!

Grad School for Religious Studies

For those considering furthering their education in the field of Religious Work, it is important to know that many professionals in the field have Ph.D’s and Doctorates rather than just a Masters degree. However, there are multiple Master’s degrees available for those with different interests and aspirations. This is important to consider when career planning, and deciding exactly which career path you would like to take.  

The current Master’s programs offered for Religious Work is the Master of Divinity (MDiv), the Master of Religion(MRel), and the Master of Theological Studies (MTS). The MDiv is often pursued by those who wish to become ministers. The MRel is for those who want to specialize in any ONE religious tradition, whereas the MTS is for those who want to specialize in MANY different religious traditions.  

As mentioned before, those in the field of Religious Work often have Doctorates rather than just a Master’s degree. The Doctorates currently being offered is the Doctor of Divinity (DD), the Doctor of Biblical Studies (DBS) and the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D). The DD is for those who wish to lead religious organizations and the Ph.D is for those who wish to be researchers on Theological Issues. However, the DBS is specifically for those who want to specialize in the Christian faith.

Want to know more? Check out these sources below:  

Pursuing Graduate Work in Religious Studies (via) CSUChico.com

What Can I Do With a Religion or Theology Degree? (via) DegreeQuery.com

By Marissa Lake ’22. I am a sophomore Vocal Performance major. I am also the curator for the #ECE and #VPA Career Communities. I love performing as well as music education, and I hope to one day become an established vocalist.