The Best Online MBA Programs of 2026

Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public institution. Its MBA program lands at #4 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 81.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 75 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 67% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. Colorado State University-Fort Collins admits 89% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Colorado State University-Fort Collins charges $10,610 a year in-state, roughly 3x the $32,298 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $21,220 in tuition for residents, against $64,596 for non-residents. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

John Brown University is a private, nonprofit institution in Siloam Springs, AR. Its MBA program ranks #5 of the 25 analyzed here with an 80.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 75 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 72% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. John Brown University admits 76% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, John Brown University charges $30,374 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $60,748 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Walden University is a private, for-profit institution in Minneapolis, MN. Its MBA program ranks #6 of the 25 analyzed here with a 78.7 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 75 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 49,441 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Walden University charges $10,542 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $21,084 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 10x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #7 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 77.9 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 75 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 50% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Fresno Pacific University admits 64% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Fresno Pacific University charges $35,990 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $71,980 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is genuine selectivity paired with an online option.

Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #8 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 76.7 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 75 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 64% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%. The university enrolls 9,951 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Colorado Christian University charges $27,631 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $55,262 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 4x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, AR. Its MBA program ranks #9 of the 25 analyzed here with a 76.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 42% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. University of Arkansas at Little Rock admits 59% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list.

On cost, University of Arkansas at Little Rock charges $6,810 a year in-state, roughly 2.9x the $19,620 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $13,620 in tuition for residents, against $39,240 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with genuine selectivity.

University of North Alabama is a public institution in Florence, AL. Its MBA program ranks #10 of the 25 analyzed here with a 74.4 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 55% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. University of North Alabama admits 87% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, University of North Alabama charges $10,200 a year in-state, roughly 2.0x the $20,400 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $20,400 in tuition for residents, against $40,800 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Based in San Diego, CA, National University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #11 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 74.2 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 43% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 22,115 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, National University charges $13,284 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $26,568 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 8x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in Denver, CO, Regis University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #12 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 74.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 61% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. Regis University admits 86% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Regis University charges $23,700 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $47,400 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Based in Pasadena, CA, Pacific Oaks College is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #13 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 72.6 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. Pacific Oaks College admits 34% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,068 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Pacific Oaks College charges $32,040 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $64,080 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 3x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is genuine selectivity paired with an online option.

Based in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private, for-profit institution. Its MBA program lands at #14 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 71.5 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 43% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Grand Canyon University admits 79% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Grand Canyon University charges $16,473 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $32,946 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Its MBA program lands at #15 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 71.4 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 55% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. Jacksonville State University admits 78% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Jacksonville State University charges $10,440 a year in-state, roughly 2.0x the $20,880 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $20,880 in tuition for residents, against $41,760 for non-residents. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for AL residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Lynn University is a private, nonprofit institution in Boca Raton, FL. Its MBA program ranks #16 of the 25 analyzed here with a 70.8 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 52% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Lynn University admits 73% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Lynn University charges $42,730 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $85,460 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in New Haven, CT, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Its MBA program lands at #17 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 70.5 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 50% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Southern Connecticut State University admits 91% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Southern Connecticut State University charges $6,998 a year in-state, versus $10,498 for out-of-state students. Over two years that is about $13,996 in tuition for residents, against $20,996 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Conway, AR, University of Central Arkansas is a public institution. Its MBA program lands at #18 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 70.2 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 54% of its students, above the 53% average across the ranked schools. University of Central Arkansas admits 89% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, University of Central Arkansas charges $7,500 a year in-state, roughly 2.0x the $15,000 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $15,000 in tuition for residents, against $30,000 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Based in Magnolia, AR, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution. Its MBA program lands at #19 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 70.0 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 49% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admits 75% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus charges $7,380 a year in-state, versus $13,110 for out-of-state students. Over two years that is about $14,760 in tuition for residents, against $26,220 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution in Fairbanks, AK. Its MBA program ranks #20 of the 25 analyzed here with a 69.9 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 38% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%. The university enrolls 6,893 students overall.

On cost, University of Alaska Fairbanks charges $8,072 a year in-state, roughly 3.0x the $23,881 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $16,144 in tuition for residents, against $47,762 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for AK residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 13x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #21 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 69.7 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 20% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%. The university enrolls 13,746 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Wilmington University charges $12,570 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $25,140 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 8x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in Greeley, CO, University of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Its MBA program lands at #22 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 69.5 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 51% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. University of Northern Colorado admits 86% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, University of Northern Colorado charges $9,047 a year in-state, roughly 2.7x the $24,125 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $18,094 in tuition for residents, against $48,250 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Fullerton, CA, Hope International University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #23 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 68.9 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 49% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Hope International University admits 33% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,025 students.

On cost, Hope International University charges $36,750 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $73,500 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is genuine selectivity paired with an online option.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution in Colorado Springs, CO. Its MBA program ranks #24 of the 25 analyzed here with a 68.6 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 47% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. University of Colorado Colorado Springs admits 97% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, University of Colorado Colorado Springs charges $9,022 a year in-state, roughly 2.6x the $23,155 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $18,044 in tuition for residents, against $46,310 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Montgomery, AL, Faulkner University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its MBA program lands at #25 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 66.8 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 75 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 37% of its students, below the 53% average across the ranked schools. Faulkner University admits 73% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 33% rate at Hope International University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 20% to 82%.

On cost, Faulkner University charges $21,930 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $43,860 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,810 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock to $42,730 at Lynn University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $105,770 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.