Top of the list: Carey is No. 1 in elite category with its fifth-straight year of gender parity in its full-time MBA

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is No. 1 on this year’s Forté Foundation list for gender parity in its full-time MBA program among leading business schools globally. This is the fifth year in a row that Carey has achieved gender parity; the fall 2024 cohort is 59.6% women.  

But that’s not all. From 2022 through 2024, on average, Carey female graduates accepted employment more often, earlier, and with higher compensation than their male counterparts. 

“Our society and our economy will only be stronger when everyone is valued,” said Dean Alex Triantis. “At Carey, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and are proud to be a business school where women choose to learn and develop as leaders."

As a member of the Forté Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase women in business leadership, Carey has consistently advanced women in business. The school offers numerous initiatives and support systems for women, including Forté Fellowships, a Women in Business student group, a Women’s Alumni Network, and even the Academy for Women and Leadership, which is an Executive Education opportunity for practical learning and personal business coaching. 

It’s only fitting that gender parity starts at leading B-schools, where many future CEOs jumpstart their careers. According to the International Labour Organization, among companies they’ve surveyed that track the impact of gender diversity in management, over two thirds of companies report 5 to 20% profit increases – proving gender diversity in management essential for optimal performance.

“Being part of a program that has achieved gender parity for the fifth year in a row is incredibly empowering,” said Ira Sharma, one of Carey’s full-time MBA candidates. “This diversity enriches discussions, fosters innovative thinking, and strengthens the community we’re building together. Carey’s dedication to equity isn’t just a milestone—it’s a foundational part of preparing us to lead and inspire in the global business landscape.” 

The Carey full-time program is designed not only to teach the things an MBA candidate needs to know, but the things women pursuing the degree need to know – like how to make negotiations break their way in a world where they may be viewed differently from male business leaders, or how gender, race, and ethnicity tend to influence perception of leaders and therefore leadership style, for example. 

"Our full-time MBA program's consistent gender parity is a testament to our commitment to empowering women in business," said Supriya Munshaw, associate dean for Academic Programs at the Carey Business School. "We are proud to offer an inclusive curriculum and various co-curricular opportunities that equip future leaders to make a real impact across industries. We also live by our values and commitment, as you will see gender parity in our school leadership."