16. University of North Texas
The University of North Texas online MBA program was founded in 2007-2008, and has been highly ranked since. The University offers largely the same courses in either fully online, blended, or traditional settings. Though students must take 100% of classes online to stay in their online program. Online MBA specializations at North Texas include strategic management, marketing, and finance. A lot student-faculty ratio (four to one), and rigorous admissions standards (the average GMAT score is 516, and the acceptance rate is 55%) ensure quality teaching momeents at the University of North Texas.
17. Auburn University
The Auburn University Online MBA was founded in the early 1990’s, and today offers a program that mirrors their full-time MBA, and can be coupled with dual degree options such as an MSBA-Finance, Management Informations Systems, and Industrial and Systems Engineering degree. Auburn’s online MBA has an average entrant GMAT score of 539, and an acceptance rate of 72% (ranking it #15 and #13, respecivally). For outcomes, Auburn boasts a starting salary of $62,600 as well as 5,856 living alumni.
18. Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University’s online MBA program was started in 2009-2010 and has been highly ranked since its creation. Besides offering the same instruction and classes as their traditional program, students can specialize in six areas including computer information systems, finance, health care management, international business, management, and marketing. Admissions are selective at Quinnipiac’s online MBA, with an average GMAT score of 540, and a 76% acceptance rate.
19. Hofstra University
Hofstra University’s online MBA program began in 2011-2012, and while small provides a quality educational experience through a low student-faculty ratio and selective admissions. Specializations include strategic business management and strategic healthcare management. A residency requirement includes student interaction with New York City industry leaders and global corporations. Outcomes of the program include a $61,900 starting salary and a 7,500+ network of living alumni (ranked at #15 and #8, respectivally).
20. Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University’s online MBA was founded in 2007-2008, and offers a number of specializations including ERP emphasis featuring SAP Software, human resources management, logistics management, marketing, and value-driven organization. Admissions are selective, with the third lowest acceptance rate (44%) in our rankings. The average GMAT for University of Central Michigan’s online MBA is 495. The average starting salary is $53,200, and there is a wide and varied alumni network.