Pepperdine Graziadio Ranked Top 5 for Gender Diversity Globally in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top MBA Programs Ranking

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has been recognized as a global leader in inclusive business education, earning a Top 5 Gender Diversity badge globally in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top MBA Programs ranking. Graziadio is 1 of exactly 5 business schools worldwide to earn this top-tier distinction across each of LinkedIn's ranking pillars, marking the third consecutive year the program has achieved this recognition.

Building on this honor, Graziadio achieved its largest single-year jump in program history, surging 10 spots to #53 globally (up from #63 in 2025) and rising to #28 in the United States.

The 2026 ranking analysis reinforces Pepperdine Graziadio’s standing across key faith-based, regional, and institutional peer sets:

• #2 Protestant Christian University
• #3 in Southern California
• #21 Private School in the U.S.
• #5 West Coast School out of 8 ranked institutions

LinkedIn’s annual list evaluates the top 100 full-time MBA programs worldwide using member data across five core pillars: hiring and demand, ability to advance, network strength, leadership potential, and gender diversity. Graziadio’s climb globally reflects strong momentum in graduate placement, executive career progression, network strength, and post-MBA entrepreneurship.

Read the full 2026 LinkedIn Top MBA Programs ranking list here.