Best Online MBA Programs for 2026

Online MBA programs have become as rigorous as their on-campus counterparts. For many business school candidates, an online degree might even be the smarter choice. Online programs offer flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, students from a diversity of career backgrounds, and global opportunities. Our 2026 Best Online MBA Programs list is based on institutional data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity, cost, and academic rigor, among others.

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North Carolina State University - Poole College of Management

MBA Program Office
Campus Box 8114
Raleigh, NC 27695
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Many students choose the online MBA program at North Carolina State University for its reputation and flexibility and because “it is focused and tailored towards STEM professionals.” The school offers an Accelerated Path that allows students to graduate in 21 months and a Flexible Path that gives students up to six years to complete the program. Students choosing the Flexible Path say the ability to “take a lower or higher load each session” helps them maintain a work-life balance. Professors are also “realistic and accurate with the time a course will consume,” and the administration is “very accommodating.” Students appreciate both the “variety of class options” and the “relevant real-world content.” As one student illustrates, an elective about using AI in enterprise organizations felt topical and “well-researched and very well-taught.” Courses are mainly taught asynchronously, and “professors are available if needed and hold weekly virtual office hours.” Students are impressed by the “world-class instructors,” and as one student remarks, “The standout professors are worth the price of admission alone.” Fellow students are mostly working professionals Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.20
Work Experience: 8.6 years
Applicants: 184
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 496
Total Tuition and Fees: $63,466
Average Starting Salary: $116,899
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
CB 3490, McColl Building
300 Kenan Center Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The distinguishing features of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School online MBA@UNC program include flexibility, a strong core curriculum, and talented professors and students. The material covered in the program is “heavily invested in analytical skills” and is “also very big on leadership and management.” Students have the option to earn their MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship, “which is not offered at most schools.” The format of the program is comprised of both synchronous and asynchronous material, which “holds students accountable,” as it “reinforces learning” and “makes students to engage with each other.” “What the student learns from the material is on the student.” MBA@UNC students enjoy having “the ability to have synchronous sessions with classmates and professors,” as well as the “opportunity to meet classmates every quarter (or more often) in person.” “The rigor of the program is not lost through the use of an online platform”: The “live virtual classroom” gives students the feel of a traditional classroom with the convenience of being able to work from Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
Work Experience: 9.5 years
Applicants: 783
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 458
Total Tuition and Fees: $125,589
Average GMAT Score: 710
Average Starting Salary: $163,552
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Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business

301 West Main Street
PO Box 844000
Richmond, VA 23284
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Virginia Commonwealth University, a public school, was started in 2017. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as important in admission decisions. The total program cost is around $39,500. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.17
Work Experience: 8.1 years
Applicants: 63
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average Age: 31
Online Enrollment: 56
Total Tuition and Fees: $42,000

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bryan School of Business and Economics

516 Stirling Street
Greensboro, NC 27412
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a public school, was started in 2019. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as very important in admission decisions. The total program cost is around $31,977. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.46
Work Experience: 7.7 years
Applicants: 151
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average Age: 31
Online Enrollment: 201
Total Tuition and Fees: $24,500
Average Starting Salary: $93,490

East Carolina University - Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business

1200 Bate Building
Greenville, NC 27858
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at East Carolina University, a public school, was started in 2000. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as very important in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 506. The Online MBA program has a total of 768 students; 23% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 47% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $33,053 while average debt upon graduation is $39,220. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $14,855. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.02
Applicants: 374
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Average Age: 30
Online Enrollment: 654
Total Tuition and Fees: $15,694
Average GMAT Score: 433

William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business

Alan B. Miller Hall
101 Ukrop Way, P. O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23185
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The online MBA program at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business is designed to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to lead in today’s business environment. The program has three annual start dates, and standardized tests are not required for admission. Students develop problem-solving, innovation, and leadership skills using the school’s “wicked problem” framework, which involves learning how to solve complex issues that lack clear solutions. Students can apply these skills directly to their workplace, creating immediate value in their current role. The Graduate Career Management Center provides personalized support to help students navigate job offers and career transitions, while the Tribe network of alumni offers valuable support and industry connections. The program includes one required on-campus Residency Weekend in Williamsburg, where students connect with peers, faculty, and business leaders through leadership workshops and networking events. Over 94% of the online MBA alumni rate their satisfaction as “high” or “very high,” which indicates that they’ve invested in a program that delivers real value and supports long-term career growth. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.20
Work Experience: 7.3 years
Applicants: 222
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 492
Total Tuition and Fees: $73,349
Average GMAT Score: 655
Average Starting Salary: $103,538

Fayetteville State University - Broadwell College of Business and Economics

MBA Program, Broadwell College of Business & Economics
Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.42
Work Experience: 9.1 years
Applicants: 465
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average Age: 36
Online Enrollment: 465
Total Tuition and Fees: $10,088
Average GMAT Score: 471

Old Dominion University - College of Business and Public Administration

MBA Program
1026 Constant Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Whether you're a working professional or recent college graduate, Old Dominion's MBA program offers a "competitive program at a well-known school" that's coupled with "the flexibility to complete [an] MBA at [one's] own pace." In addition to the typical part-time student taking two classes over a semester, there's also the option to take an accelerated single class in a half-semester. The coursework itself is “time-consuming as well as in-depth,” but enrollees say that they “have felt well supported throughout [their] time in these classes.” This support is illustrated by the way in which "assignments are clearly spelled out weeks (if not months) in advance," and scheduled to be due in a way that maximizes the amount of time students have to complete the work. Other benefits, like AI proctoring, allow students to take exams in their own time, "which is a big plus for students with jobs that require traveling." It's a "challenging and rewarding program," but students agree that they're given enough tools to tackle it with.

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
Work Experience: 7.5 years
Applicants: 64
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 125
Total Tuition and Fees: $33,620
Average Starting Salary: $93,572

Regent University - School of Business & Leadership

1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
United States
The Online MBA program at Regent University, a private school, was started in 1991. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as considered in admission decisions. The Online MBA program has a total of 506 students; it is represented by 6 foreign countries; 58% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 61% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $28,350. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.00
Applicants: 717
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Average Age: 38
Online Enrollment: 389
Total Tuition and Fees: $27,620

James Madison University - College of Business

JMU MBA Program
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

James Madison University MBA@JMU offers three AASCB-accredited MBA programs: the Innovation MBA, the Executive Leadership MBA, and the Information Security MBA. JMU's information security concentration is particularly unique in the field and a "hot topic among industry professionals." Students describe it as the "best degree that combines Infosec and MBA." Students like JMU's instructional format, especially the hybrid format. "The mix of online and in-person classes was incredibly valuable. The program was designed to make efficient use of live classroom time." But students still enjoy enough flexibility to accommodate "any career or geographical changes within a several hundred-mile radius" from campus. Students are "also encouraged to meet outside of class often to enhance the learning experience." The university's technology supports this with a dynamic cloud-based learning management system, which students describe as "seamless" and "very easy to navigate" while facilitating "great interaction from classmates and professors." The result of the school's investments is a learning environment that "stresses collaboration and the importance of teamwork." In administering these learning systems, JMU's professors are "excellent," their "content Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.10
Work Experience: 10.4 years
Applicants: 88
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average Age: 36
Online Enrollment: 139
Total Tuition and Fees: $46,200

Radford University - Davis College of Business and Economics

P.O. Box 6956
Radford, VA 24142
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Radford University, a public school, accepts applications on a rolling basis. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as important in admission decisions. Read More...
Average GMAT Score: 465
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George Mason University - Costello College of Business

George Mason University - Costello College of Business
Van Metre Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr
Suite 401
Arlington, VA 22201
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.23
Work Experience: 9.3 years
Applicants: 150
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average Age: 35
Online Enrollment: 192
Total Tuition and Fees: $54,744
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The George Washington University - Online Master of Business Administration - General MBA

2201 G St. NW
Suite 550 Duques Hall
Washington, DC 20052
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The George Washington University School of Business Online Master of Business Administration program is designed to elevate your career while providing a convenient program format to balance your personal and professional commitments. Specialize your learning with optional graduate certificates in: Human Capital, Management Leadership, Project Management, Financial Management. Read More...
Work Experience: 0.4 years
Average GMAT Score: 665
Average Starting Salary: $108,316
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Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University

Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University
1133 15th Street NW Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
United States
  • ACBSP-Accredited

The Jack Welch Management Institute online MBA program is well known for its emphasis on leadership and its practical and career-oriented focus. Students choose JWMI’s online MBA program for its strong reputation and because it “[approaches] learning from a practical rather than theoretical perspective.” Each 10-week course is asynchronous (“extremely conducive for working professionals”), with weekly discussion questions and responses required of every student, as well as “a great deal of opportunities for socialization and webinars for additional learning.” Classes are taught by “professors [who] have walked the talk and can provide guidance through their experiences.” Instruction is “timely and feels 'fresh'” and students love the practical teaching approach of “learn in class today, use it tomorrow at work.”
Students say, “Professors understand we are working professionals…Deadlines and expectations were reasonable and clearly spelled out.” All classes use the Canvas platform, which “is user-friendly and easy to navigate to complete coursework.” For those that need additional help, faculty “are engaging and make themselves available to coach and mentor” and the administration “seeks feedback…and implements improvements Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.26
Work Experience: 14.8 years
Applicants: 4,448
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Average Age: 41
Online Enrollment: 1757
Total Tuition and Fees: $47,450
Average Starting Salary: $110,792
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American University - Kogod School of Business

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
T35
Washington, DC 20016
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Students, particularly working professionals, speak highly of American University’s Kogod online MBA program. The school “does not sacrifice any quality for convenience,” as seen with the “well-qualified instructors, flexibility,” and “strong core course offerings,” found therein. There’s also high praise for American’s format—10 weeks on and 3 weeks off—as attendees find this “gives a good balance throughout the year.” That balance is made up of a combination of recorded lectures and classes with “professors that are professionals in [their] field of study.” This “provides a variety of theory and implementation” of concepts and ensures that “subjects discussed in class are very much in line with current world events and/or with current technological advancements.”

MBA candidates here happily report that their professors “are all top notch,” and that they are “always accessible and explain the material well.” One student even gushes that their teachers’ “wealth of experience has helped me greatly with my own startup.” As for coursework, though the vast majority of the coursework is conducted online, students still have the opportunity to participate in immersion Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.18
Work Experience: 7.1 years
Applicants: 50
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average Age: 35
Online Enrollment: 65
Total Tuition and Fees: $93,600
Average Starting Salary: $103,000

IE University - IE Business School

Calle Maria de Molina
No. 11, 13, 15
Madrid, Madrid 28006
Spain
  • AACSB-Accredited

As the first online MBA program in Europe (founded in 2000), IE University's outstanding reputation consistently attracts "diverse" and "strong" talent the world over. Students find the curricular experience second to none: "Support is always online with us while in class and readily available otherwise." Likewise, the program's "administration is generally very supportive," getting back to students with "feedback within less than 24 hours." Students praise IE's online class format, describing it as "at the forefront" of online education. "Experienced and talented" professors are also "really engaging and know how to use the forums and on-line tools extremely well." The students are "well-connected, global citizens" who say they are "goal-oriented," "supportive team players." Students say they "love working with a team that is spread out across the world and working in different industries" because it exposes them to "different spheres of businesses" and "experiences." Through a custom mobile app and other interactive tools, IE has accommodated its technical setup with the needs of working professionals in mind. Student count the online platform among the school's Read More...
Work Experience: 8.8 years
Applicants: 359
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average Age: 32
Online Enrollment: 191
Total Tuition and Fees: $60,130
Average Starting Salary: $143,808
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Winthrop University - College of Business Administration

213 Thurmond Building
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Abu Dhabi
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Work Experience: 0.4 years
Average GMAT Score: 470
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Salisbury University - Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Salisbury University, a public school, was started in 2015. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as very important in admission decisions. The Online MBA program has a total of 23 students; 13% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 70% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $22,950 while average debt upon graduation is $14,275. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $19,055. Read More...
Work Experience: 0.2 years
Applicants: 19
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average Age: 26
Online Enrollment: 15
Total Tuition and Fees: $24,600

Coastal Carolina University - Wall College of Business

P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Coastal Carolina University is a public school. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as very important in admission decisions. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
Applicants: 85
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Average Age: 26
Online Enrollment: 100
Total Tuition and Fees: $10,864

Loyola University Maryland - The Sellinger School of Business and Management

4501 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.30
Work Experience: 5.1 years
Applicants: 129
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 210
Average Starting Salary: $75,350

King University - School of Business, Economics & Technology

1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620
United States
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Average Age: 27
Online Enrollment: 24

Shippensburg University - John L. Grove College of Business

1871 Old Main Drive
HH 104
Shippensburg, PA 17257
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Shippensburg University, a public school, was started in 2012. The application deadline for the Online MBA program is rolling. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as considered in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 493. The Online MBA program has a total of 149 students; 8% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 43% of Online MBA students are women. 80% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. The total program cost is around $16,530. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.30
Work Experience: 8.0 years
Applicants: 63
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Average Age: 31
Online Enrollment: 152
Total Tuition and Fees: $18,780

University of Delaware - Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics

591 Collaboration Way
Graduate and MBA Programs
Newark, DE 19713
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Students choose the online MBA program from the University of Delaware for its “outstanding program reputation” and “perfect blend of rigor and flexibility.” As one student says, it “surpassed my expectations,” and another adds, “From my research, [it] offers the best ranking online MBA for a price that's very reasonable.” Students here describe being “surprised at how available and accessible the professors in this program are,” noting that professors are “always available to answer questions, receive comments, and talk to students.” They also say that instructors and staff “go above and beyond” to help students acclimate. The “professors are outstanding and supportive” and “have done a good job to make our coursework challenging yet accessible for everyone.” The seven-week classes are mainly taught asynchronously, and students are impressed with how well the courses are run. As one student describes it, “UD has the online systems down to a science.”
Fellow students are proactive and hardworking. As one student illustrates, “I've had classmates reach out to become study partners and friends with me. Taking that initiative, plus Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.30
Work Experience: 7.5 years
Applicants: 169
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average Age: 32
Online Enrollment: 358
Total Tuition and Fees: $41,800
Average GMAT Score: 677
Average Starting Salary: $104,766

Marshall University - Lewis College of Business

1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Marshall University’s Online MBA program provides a flexible and AACSB-accredited education tailored to the needs of working professionals. The online program mirrors the rigorous curriculum of the on-campus courses and is taught by the same experienced faculty. The program can be completed in as little as one year on an accelerated full-time track or in two years on a standard schedule. A flexible part-time option is also available for students balancing studying with a full-time career. The curriculum emphasizes the real-world application of theory, helping students develop essential skills in management, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Additionally, students have the opportunity to customize their education by selecting from a variety of concentrations, including Accounting, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Management, and Military Management. For those who do not have an undergraduate business degree, foundation courses may be required to ensure preparedness for advanced business studies. Whether they’re aiming for career advancement or a new professional direction, graduates of Marshall’s online MBA program gain the tools and knowledge needed to Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.25
Applicants: 75
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average Age: 30
Online Enrollment: 143
Total Tuition and Fees: $20,946
Average Starting Salary: $50,000
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Messiah University

Messiah University
One University Ave
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
United States
Messiah University offers a transformative Online MBA experience that integrates Christian values with cutting-edge business practices and academic excellence, which employers value highly. Messiah University s Online MBA is a nationally ranked, ACBSP-accredited program that features in-demand concentrations including Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Strategic Leadership, preparing you for today's competitive marketplace. As a respected Christian institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Messiah combines small class sizes with caring professors and access to a supportive network of Christian business leaders who foster both your professional advancement and spiritual development. Read More...
Applicants: 58
Average Age: 33
Total Tuition and Fees: $28,800
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