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 2025 Best Online MBA Programs list is based on institutional data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity, cost, and academic rigor, among others. (Published July 2025)

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Middle Tennessee State University - Jennings A. Jones College of Business

PO Box 290 BAS N222
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Work Experience: 5.0 years
Average GMAT Score: 490
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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: 3.24
Work Experience: 9.5 years
Applicants: 762
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 531
Total Tuition and Fees: $125,589
Average GMAT Score: 707
Average Starting Salary: $148,575
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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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Indiana University—Bloomington Kelley School of Business

Indiana University—Bloomington Kelley School of Business
1275 East Tenth Street, Suite 2010
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

“Perennially ranked at the top for online MBA programs,” Indiana University Bloomington Kelly School of Business is “the only top tier program that was affordable and value-adding.” This top-ranking program offers flexible schedules, “a number of networking opportunities,” and devoted professors who “get it.” Professors use “quality materials,” give “personalized attention,” and are able to keep online students just as engaged as if they were physically sitting in the classroom. One student says, “The fact that the online faculty are the same professors who teach the in-person MBA courses is a huge plus, as the online program directly mirrors the physical program.” Online MBA students agree that IU professors are not “anything less than exceptional.” “There are times when I am actually overwhelmed by how organized my professors are. They are always on top of things, and the quality of teaching is exceptional,” says a student. They are able to break down concepts using “real-world business examples.” School administration runs “a world-class on-campus week” and provides outstanding overall support to students. Another unique feature of Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.42
Work Experience: 9.0 years
Applicants: 3,456
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Average Age: 31
Online Enrollment: 1442
Total Tuition and Fees: $94,944
Average GMAT Score: 683
Average Starting Salary: $147,249
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Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
Goldring
Woldenberg Business Complex
7 McAlister Place
New Orleans, LA 70118
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.08
Work Experience: 6.3 years
Applicants: 124
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Average Age: 32
Online Enrollment: 46
Total Tuition and Fees: $69,679
Average GMAT Score: 644
Average Starting Salary: $104,111
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The George Washington University - Online Master of Business Administration - General MBA

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: 5.0 years
Average GMAT Score: 611
Average Starting Salary: $118,719
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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
Students enrolled in the Jack Welch Management Institute online MBA program look to the former General Electric CEO’s “winning strategies” to be passed on to them. As a “globally-recognized business leader,” Jack Welch shares his renowned “philosophy on leadership and management” by being “personally involved with the program.” Business professionals admire his “learn it today and use it tomorrow” approach, which is the foundation for his program “specifically designed toward business leadership with real world application.” One student says, “Jack Welch is a man of actions. Talk less, do more…No better foundation for a quality business program. On top of it, it’s an affordable program.” The online program allows students to take challenging yet engaging courses while still being “flexible and adaptive.” Whether they work full time, have three-year-old triplets at home, or often travel for their career, online students are able to “maintain a work/life balance.” One student says, “I am able to work ahead and that allows me to have time when disruptions come up due to normal ups and down of life.” Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.23
Work Experience: 14.8 years
Applicants: 3,797
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Average Age: 39
Online Enrollment: 1707
Total Tuition and Fees: $46,200
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University of Miami - Miami Herbert Business School

University of Miami - Miami Herbert Business School
PO Box 248505
Coral Gables, FL 33124
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at University of Miami, a private 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 as very important in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 587. The Online MBA program has a total of 121 students; it is represented by 1 foreign country; 28% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 34% of Online MBA students are women. 100% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. The total program cost is around $84,320. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $29,895. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.30
Work Experience: 12.0 years
Applicants: 359
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Average Age: 34
Online Enrollment: 121
Total Tuition and Fees: $84,320
Average GMAT Score: 654
Average Starting Salary: $71,210
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Maryville University

650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
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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...
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 58
Average Age: 33
Total Tuition and Fees: $28,800
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University of Illinois—Chicago - Liautaud Graduate School of Business

601 S Morgan Suite 1111
Chicago, Illinois, 60607
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

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Average Undergrad GPA: 3.20
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 123
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Average Age: 32
Online Enrollment: 236
Total Tuition and Fees: $36,834
Average Starting Salary: $102,000
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Pace University - Online Master of Business Administration

Pace University - Online Master of Business Administration
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Pace University online MBA program equips students with business management skills that leaders need to succeed, connecting you with insights from organizations in New York City and around the world. Professionals work through a rigorous curriculum with an option to pursue a Business, Corporate Finance, or Marketing Management concentration. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.42
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 176
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average Age: 28
Online Enrollment: 109
Average Starting Salary: $134,800
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Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business

Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business
MBA Admissions, PO Box 2932
Jones School
Houston, TX 77252
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Just as Rice University is praised by some as an "Ivy of the South," so too is their MBA@Rice program seen as every bit (if not more, according to some) as prestigious as the on-campus equivalent offered by Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. Students stress that while the "online program curriculum is the same as their other MBA programs," and that there's a time commitment of about 15–20 hours a week, it features a far more flexible model. Between the quadmester schedule (ten weeks on, roughly three weeks off, depending on final exams and optional intensive learning experiences) and the "engaging program structure," which mixes asynchronous videos from PhD professors with live-teaching from industry experts, enrollees suggest that this may very well be "the benchmark for part-time and working individuals for the future." While a handful of students suggest they would've liked slightly longer courses, their reasoning seems to be that they just really enjoy spending time with their instructors: "I would like to keep in touch even after finishing my MBA, and connecting Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.16
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 381
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Online Enrollment: 408
Total Tuition and Fees: $123,228
Average GMAT Score: 694
Average Starting Salary: $147,831
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California State University, San Bernardino - Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration

California State University, San Bernardino - Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration
5500 University Parkway
JB 283
San Bernardino, CA 92407
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at California State University, San Bernardino, a public school, was started in 2013. 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 99 students; it is represented by 4 foreign countries; 25% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 54% of Online MBA students are women. 100% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. 47% of students report receiving a career promotion while attending the program. The average base salary upon graduation is $95,589. The total program cost is around $36,000 while average debt upon graduation is $47,487. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $20,620. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.24
Work Experience: 7.4 years
Applicants: 41
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average Age: 42
Online Enrollment: 96
Total Tuition and Fees: $36,000
Average Starting Salary: $86,596
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California Lutheran University - Master of Business Administration

60 W. Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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University of California - Davis - Graduate School of Management

University of California - Davis - Graduate School of Management
Graduate School of Management
One Shields Ave, Gallagher Hall
Davis, CA 95616
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at University of California--Davis, 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). Read More...
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Average GMAT Score: 630
Average Starting Salary: $96,482

Georgia College & State University - The J. Whitney Bunting School of Business

GC&SU Campus Box 107
Milledgeville, GA 31061
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Georgia College & State University, 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 545. The Online MBA program has a total of 52 students; 14% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 19% of Online MBA students are women. 100% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. The total program cost is around $22,170. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.00
Work Experience: 14.0 years
Applicants: 68
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Average Age: 37
Online Enrollment: 52
Total Tuition and Fees: $22,170
Average GMAT Score: 550

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
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 25
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average Age: 32
Total Tuition and Fees: $25,510

Mercer University—Atlanta - Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics

Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Mercer University—Atlanta, a private 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 or GRE as very important in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 516. The Online MBA program has a total of 97 students; 66% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 58% of Online MBA students are women. 85% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. The total program cost is around $28,958 while average debt upon graduation is $38,603. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $15,850. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.14
Work Experience: 10.0 years
Applicants: 65
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Average Age: 32
Online Enrollment: 97
Total Tuition and Fees: $28,958
Average GMAT Score: 525
Average Starting Salary: $46,000

Kennesaw State University - The Michael J. Coles College of Business

3391 Town Point Drive
MD9109
Kennesaw, GA 30144
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Kennesaw State University , 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 560. The Online MBA program has a total of 125 students; 43.5% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 45% of Online MBA students are women. 100% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. The total program cost is around $24,470. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.16
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 138
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 178
Total Tuition and Fees: $25,210

University of West Georgia - Richards College of Business

1601 Maple Street
Roy Richards Hall
Carrollton, GA 30118
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business offers its online MBA through the WebMBA® program—a consortium of University System of Georgia institutions where courses are taught by top faculty from all seven schools. Designed for working professionals with at least two years of work experience, the program delivers a curated curriculum that students complete within two years. The MBA program does not include electives or concentrations; instead, it emphasizes core competencies in leadership, data-driven decision-making, technology integration, global business strategy, and risk analysis. The 10 required courses—ranging from Strategic Marketing and Managerial Finance to Global Business and Business Intelligence—are offered asynchronously, allowing for flexible scheduling. Collaboration is encouraged through Learning Teams, where students work together on projects and coordinate online meetings to enhance their learning experience. New cohorts start in January and August. Before the program begins, students must attend a two-day orientation in Atlanta where they will participate in communication and team-building exercises, personality assessments, technology updates, and meetings with faculty. In the WebMBA® program, students learn how to evaluate complex business Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.04
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 86
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Average Age: 31
Online Enrollment: 65
Total Tuition and Fees: $24,850

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

Auburn University - Harbert College of Business

425 W. Magnolia Avenue
Suite 4000 Horton
Auburn University, AL 36849
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

Auburn University’s College of Business online “AACSB accredited MBA program” offers the “best ROI for the quality.” This “practical program” with a “stellar reputation” focuses on making “online students feel like part of the family.” One student says, “Auburn treats this just as though I am in the classroom and treats me as an equal student. It is basically like I’m on campus every day.” The school incorporates “full-time and part-time students collaborating on projects and viewing live recordings of lectures.” Even students with “intense work schedules and family demands” find the “virtually online” coursework “manageable” and “not all encompassing.” Nevertheless, the “demanding rigor” of the program still keeps students “engaged and accountable.” The assignments are “thorough and well-presented.” Auburn’s online program is “second to none.” The administration and professors “make it extremely easy to be an online student and still feel connected.” Instructors utilize an “interactive platform,” an “online video platform,” and many other “online tools” to create an authentic experience. The professors are always enthusiastic and “excited to chat with online students and Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.45
Work Experience: 7.1 years
Applicants: 186
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average Age: 33
Online Enrollment: 645
Total Tuition and Fees: $37,300
Average GMAT Score: 563
Average Starting Salary: $133,666

Auburn University Montgomery - College of Business

P. O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at Auburn University Montgomery, 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...
Work Experience: 5.0 years
Applicants: 49
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average Age: 30
Online Enrollment: 81
Total Tuition and Fees: $8,712
Average GMAT Score: 0

University of Tennessee—Chattanooga - College of Business Administration

Graduate School, Department 5305
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
United States
  • AACSB-Accredited

The Online MBA program at University of Tennessee—Chattanooga, 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 or GRE as very important in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 518. The Online MBA program has a total of 151 students; it is represented by 1 foreign country; 50% of Online MBA students are women. 100% of Online MBA students are employed full-time while attending the program. The total program cost is around $28,488 while average debt upon graduation is $28,606. Scholarships are available and the average annual aid package is about $10,412. Read More...
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
Work Experience: 13.1 years
Applicants: 96
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Online Enrollment: 151
Total Tuition and Fees: $28,488
Average GMAT Score: 526

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