The Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, an Ivy League institution established in 1946, is renowned for its intimate, collaborative academic environment and features the smallest full-time MBA cohort among its peers. Highly selective with a 28.1% acceptance rate, Johnson offers a traditional two-year MBA in Ithaca, a one-year Tech MBA at Cornell Tech in New York City, and a unique 1+1 program combining both. The school received its current name in 1984 after a historic $20 million donation from the S.C. Johnson family, a legacy significantly expanded in 2017 with a $300 million contribution that led to the formation of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

Graduates consistently achieve some of the highest salaries among U.S. MBA programs, excelling in elite consulting, finance, and investment banking roles. Johnson is also distinguished by its strong alumni ties and an impressive alumni giving rate, reflecting its close-knit community and commitment to its students.