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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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

Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business

2771 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
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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

The University of Michigan—Dearborn - College of Business

Fairlane Center South, RM 166
19000 Hubbard Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48126
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at The University of Michigan—Dearborn, a public school, was started in 2001. 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 617. The Online MBA program has a total of 166 students; it is represented by 4 foreign countries; 11% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 37% of Online MBA students are women. 58% of students report receiving a career promotion while attending the program. The total program cost is around $56,940 while average debt upon graduation is $34,421. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $2,691. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.26
Work Experience: 7.9 years
Applicants: 153
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average Age: 32
Online Enrollment: 192
Total Tuition and Fees: $56,480

Oakland University - School of Business Administration

238 Elliott Hall, 275 Varner Drive
Rochester, MI 48309
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Oakland University, a public school, was started in 2020. 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 $28,000. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.50
Work Experience: 4.9 years
Applicants: 53
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Average Age: 29
Online Enrollment: 63
Total Tuition and Fees: $34,254
Average Starting Salary: $83,000

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

Eastern Michigan University - College of Business

Hill Hall
Room 624
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Total Tuition and Fees: $37,480
Average Starting Salary: $87,700

University of Michigan—Ann Arbor - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

701 Tappan Street
Suite K1521
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The “world-class community and academic institution” found in the Michigan Ross Online MBA program provides a balanced learning experience, offering a blend of live online classes (including group projects and presentations), asynchronous learning, and three in-person residencies in the United States or abroad. There are also “many opportunities for students to come onto campus,” whether attending elective courses on campus, events like the Positive Business Conference or case competitions, or even taking in a football game. Live, interactive classes are broadcast through the school’s Convatec Digital Learning Studio, and a student says that “the curriculum is blended perfectly with the technology to make us feel close to one another even though we typically meet virtually,” adding that “when we come to campus, it feels like we are seeing established friends.”
Faculty provide the same welcome in their methods of teaching and discussion, and “support from professors in a virtual environment is very high.” Students say it is clear that they have “invested a significant amount of resources and time into developing a curriculum…that makes sure we Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Work Experience: 0.5 years
Applicants: 466
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Online Enrollment: 499
Total Tuition and Fees: $120,000
Average GMAT Score: 731
Average Starting Salary: $171,460

Bowling Green State University - Schmidthorst College of Business

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United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
Work Experience: 9.0 years
Applicants: 355
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 526
Total Tuition and Fees: $17,850
Average Starting Salary: $86,141

Saginaw Valley State University - College of Business and Management

7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
United States
The Online MBA program at Saginaw Valley State University, a public school, was started in 2017. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Read More...
Average GMAT Score: 475

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

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

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

Wright State University - Raj Soin College of Business

100 Rike Hall
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Wright State 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 considered in admission decisions. The Online MBA program has a total of 580 students; it is represented by 16 foreign countries; 17% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 51% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $53,475. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.48
Applicants: 322
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average Age: 27
Online Enrollment: 193
Total Tuition and Fees: $33,930

University of Dayton - School of Business Administration

300 College Park Avenue
Dayton, OH 45469
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at University of Dayton, a private 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 considered in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 542. The Online MBA program has a total of 339 students; it is represented by 5 foreign countries; 22% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 43% of Online MBA students are women. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.12
Work Experience: 0.4 years
Applicants: 2,034
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Online Enrollment: 339
Average GMAT Score: 512
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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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Xavier University - Williams College of Business

3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Xavier University “has a great reputation” and provides professionals with the opportunity to advance their careers at whatever pace they choose. Students can enroll in the program either part-time (typically 2 to 3 years) or full-time, which can yield a degree in as little as 1.5 years. “The program's flexibility and variety of delivery modes and timeframes (8 weeks and 16 weeks) allowed me to tailor my class schedule to life seasons/events and enabled work-life balance,” vouches one candidate. The program utilizes the Canvas platform, and as one student reports, it “is very reliable and…can be accessed on my phone, tablet and computer.”

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.33
Work Experience: 8.0 years
Applicants: 61
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Average Age: 30
Online Enrollment: 184
Total Tuition and Fees: $37,806
Average GMAT Score: 0
Average Starting Salary: $124,298
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University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Carl H. Lindner Hall, Suite 606
P.O. Box 210020
Cincinnati, OH 45221
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at University of Cincinnati, a public school, was started in 2014. 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 as very important in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 611. The Online MBA program has a total of 135 students; it is represented by 3 foreign countries; 20% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 47% of Online MBA students are women. 29% of students report receiving a career promotion while attending the program. The average base salary upon graduation is $148,400. The total program cost is around $31,187. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $13,534. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.60
Work Experience: 6.1 years
Applicants: 142
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average Age: 31
Online Enrollment: 135
Total Tuition and Fees: $31,437
Average GMAT Score: 653
Average Starting Salary: $148,400
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University of Kentucky - Gatton College of Business and Economics

359A Gatton College of Business and Economics
Lexington, KY 40506
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Students choose the online MBA program at the University of Kentucky for its “affordability and reputation,” saying that “The curriculum rivals any other top-tier program, you get a great education for a reasonable price.” Rather than offer separate tracks for online and in-person students, MBA students share the same curriculum. Courses taught in person are also live streamed, which gives the online cohort the ability to participate in classroom discussions. Students say that the technology “works great” despite the occasional drawback, such as not being able to see the whiteboard during a lecture.” Gatton’s “strong, well-rounded” MBA program also offers specializations, including an MBA in healthcare as well as two certificate programs, one in cultural awareness for global business and another in project management.

Students appreciate the overall flexibility of the program. Each individual course meets once a week, and classes aren’t held on weekends. According to the school, the average part-time MBA student completes the program in two or three years, but the timeline can be adjusted if a student requires more flexibility. Students Read More...

Average Undergrad GPA: 3.45
Work Experience: 0.0 years
Applicants: 83
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average Age: 34
Online Enrollment: 149
Total Tuition and Fees: $40,790
Average GMAT Score: 565
Average Starting Salary: $115,055

Ball State University - Miller College of Business

WB 146
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Ball State University, a public school, was started in 1983. 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 538. The Online MBA program has a total of 317 students; it is represented by 3 foreign countries; 6% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 37% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $25,440 while average debt upon graduation is $29,393. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $3,856. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
Work Experience: 4.9 years
Applicants: 296
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Average Age: 28
Online Enrollment: 317
Total Tuition and Fees: $13,980

Clemson University - Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

1 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Clemson University, a public school, was started in 2018. 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 and report an average GMAT of 451. The Online MBA program has a total of 142 students; it is represented by 0 foreign countries; 12% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 32% of Online MBA students are women. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.21
Work Experience: 7.4 years
Applicants: 89
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 193
Average Starting Salary: $78,767

The Citadel - School of Business Administration

171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at The Citadel, a public school, was started in 2016. 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...
Work Experience: 0.4 years
Total Tuition and Fees: $25,680
Average Starting Salary: $72,500

University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Haslam College of Business

504 Haslam Business Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.44
Work Experience: 0.1 years
Applicants: 314
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 291
Total Tuition and Fees: $54,000
Average Starting Salary: $112,560

Bellarmine University - W. Fielding Rubel School of Business

2001 Newburg Road
Centro 156
Louisville, KY 40205
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.27
Work Experience: 0.2 years
Applicants: 55
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Total Tuition and Fees: $31,160
Average Starting Salary: $54,216

Augusta University - Hull College of Business

2500 Walton Way
AH
Augusta, GA 30904
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.20
Applicants: 28
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Average Age: 32
Total Tuition and Fees: $25,510

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