11. University of Nebraska – Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s online MBA was founded in 2002-2003, and offers specializations in business analytics, supply chain management, international business, finance, and marketing. Admissions are competitive, with the highest average entrant GMAT of our ranked schools (641), and two years work experience, a 3.0 GPA and 400+ GMAT score as suggestions for applicants. As far as outcomes, the MBA has over 2,600 living alumni, and an average starting salary of $65,873.
12. North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University was founded in 2011-2012, and while still fairly small (with 40 current students), offers some unique choices. An extremely flexible program allows for students to finish in as little as 21 months, or take as long as 6 years to complete the program. Students may also opt into face-to-face Professional MBA Program courses as they wish. Outcomes are good from NC State’s online MBA, with an average starting salary of $67,000 for their graduates, and a living alumni network of 1,422 (ranked 10th and 19th, respectivally).
13. Babson College: Olin
Babson College’s Blended Learning Program lasts for 21 months and –while primarily online– requires face-to-face sessions every seven weekends in either Wellesley or San Fransisco. Outcomes for Babson are great, with an average starting salary of $91,500, and 17,376 living alumni (ranked #3 and #2, respectivally). At undergraduate, graduate, and distance-learning levels, Babson College is recognized as a leader in teaching entrepreneurship.
14. University of Tennessee – Martin
UT Martin’s online MBA keeps student cohorts small, with 20 students grouped together for the 20-month program. A low student-faculty ratio of five to one further ensures individual attention, but only for qualified students. UT Martin’s online MBA has the lowest acceptance rate of any online MBA program on our list, accepting only 42% of applicants. There are no specilizations, but the program is noted for its focus on the financial services and banking industries.
15. Northeastern University
Northeastern University’s online MBA was founded in 2006-2007, and draws from the institution’s experience running a top ranked traditional program. Outcomes are good for the program, with an average starting salary of $73,500, and a living alumni network of over 15,000 (ranking the metrics #9 and #4, respectivally). Northeastern’s online MBA is also tied for first in our ranking for number of specializations offered, including finance, healthcare management, high technology management, innovation entrepreneurship, international management, marketing, supply chain management, and sustainability.