U.S. News 2023 Online MBA Ranking – Indiana & UNC Tie for #1
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023 Best Online Programs rankings, including online MBA programs.
At the top of the list, two schools tied for first in online MBA programs: Indiana University–Bloomington and University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. The University of Southern California, which tied for first last year, now lands in third. The University of Florida moved one spot up to fourth place this year. The University of Washington and Carnegie Mellon University both occupy fifth place.
“We see a lot of the usual suspects dominating the online MBA program ranking,” says Clear Admit Co-founder, Graham Richmond. “It’s also noteworthy that five out of the top six programs on this list are offered by highly prestigious institutions with top-25 full-time MBAs in their portfolio: Indiana / Kelley, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, UNC / Kenan Flagler, USC / Marshall, and the University of Washington / Foster. This is no coincidence, as these institutions have amazing faculty, strong alumni networks, and a great deal of know-how when it comes to delivering online education, which was only accelerated by adapting to the pandemic.”
The top 26 schools in this year’s edition (with last year’s rankings included for reference) are as follows:
| School | 2023 Rank | 2022 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University–Bloomington | 1 (tie) | 1 (tie) |
| University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill | 1 (tie) | 1 (tie) |
| University of Southern California | 3 | 1 (tie) |
| University of Florida | 4 | 5 (tie) |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 5 (tie) | 4 |
| University of Washington | 5 (tie) | 5 (tie) |
| Arizona State University | 7 (tie) | 7 (tie) |
| University of Kansas | 7 (tie) | 16 (tie) |
| University of Arizona | 9 (tie) | 7 (tie) |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 9 (tie) | 9 (tie) |
| University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium | 9 (tie) | 9 (tie) |
| University of Maryland–College Park | 12 (tie) | 12 (tie) |
| University of Massachusetts–Amherst | 12 (tie) | 12 (tie) |
| Rice University | 12 (tie) | 20 (tie) |
| University of Utah | 12 (tie) | 16 (tie) |
| Kansas State University | 12 (tie) | 24 (tie) |
| University of Texas–Dallas | 17 | 9 (tie) |
| University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | 18 | n/a |
| Pennsylvania State University–World Campus | 19 (tie) | 15 |
| Villanova University | 19 (tie) | 16 (tie) |
| Ball State University | 19 (tie) | 20 (tie) |
| Auburn University | 19 (tie) | 31 (tie) |
| Hofstra University | 19 (tie) | 28 (tie) |
| University of Nebraska–Lincoln | 19 (tie) | 31 (tie) |
| University of South Florida | 19 (tie) | 31 (tie) |
| James Madison University | 19 (tie) | 24 (tie) |
Regarding the rankings, Richmond adds, “UNC and Indiana continue to rule the roost when it comes to online MBA offerings. This is no surprise as both programs are pioneers in the online MBA space. USC Marshall slips back a step into third place after having been tied with Indiana Kelley and UNC Kenan-Flagler. It is puzzling to see U. Michigan/Ross checking in only at number 18 on the list (given the caliber of their in-person MBA), but it seems they didn’t take part in last year’s ranking, so perhaps it will take time for them to move up.”
As with last year, U.S. News ranked online MBA programs using five categories:
- Engagement (30%): Promotion of participation in courses among students and instructors. Instructors lead an engaging atmosphere, are accessible and responsive.
- Expert Opinion (25%): High-ranking academic officials and employers weigh in through surveys to account for quality beyond statistics.
- Faculty Credentials and Training (15%): Instructors possess academic credentials that mirror those for campus-based programs.
- Student Excellence (15%): The students themselves are accomplished and ambitious. Judicious rewarding of degrees.
- Services and Technologies (15%): Diverse online learning technologies support flexibility for students to take classes from a distance. Learning assistance, career guidance and financial aid resources are offered outside of classes.
See here for more on the methodology behind the ranking.
“For the time being, we have yet to see an online MBA offering (non-EMBA) from a top-10 MBA program, which is allowing the top-20 programs to dominate the ranks here at present,” Richmond says.
Visit U.S. News for the full list of their ranking of online MBA programs.
This was originally published on Clear Admit
News Roundup – Smeal Rises in Rankings, Graziadio’s Noteworthy Alumni, and More
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from this week, including some Online MBA rankings updates, and more.
Penn State Online MBA Rises Three Spots to No. 6 in U.S. News‘ Best Online Programs Rankings – Penn State Smeal News
Penn State Smeal’s Online MBA has risen three spots to land at sixth on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Online Programs.
This is the fourth year in a row that the degree has landed on U.S. News‘ top ten. With the use of statistical and peer-reputation surveys, the publication ranks schools in five different categories. For Online MBAs, the categories include engagement; student performance; faculty credentials and training; and student services and technologies.
Smeal’s Online MBA for Veterans also ranked fourth among degrees of its kind. “Our many partnerships and resources at Penn State allow us to offer a menu of more than 20 concentration choices that serve an extremely diverse span of interests. This accolade is a testament to our dedication in delivering an excellent program to a student body of exceptionally talented individuals,” says Stacey Dorang Peeler, Penn State Online MBA managing director.
You can read more about the rankings here.
RidersShare Launched Peer-To-Peer Motorcycle Rentals in Los Angeles – UCLA Anderson News
A UCLA Anderson School of Management MBA recently made news with a new vehicle sharing program unlike any other: a ride share for motorcycles.
Gillermo Cornejo, Founder and CEO of RiderShare, started the business with assistance from Anderson’s Venture Accelerator. Cornejo and his teammates were given the opportunity to interview thirty executives from the sharing economy in order to formulate their business plan. The team also received an award from the Pritzker Group Venture Fellows laid the financial groundwork for RiderShare.
Cornejo recalls growing up with a love for motorcycles but was prohibited by the cost of owning and maintaining one. Thus spawned his idea for RiderShare.
The service works by offering free listings to motorcycle owners who wish to rent out their bikes. Through a vetting process, renters and riders qualify to participate. They also must be 21-years or older. Cornejo and his team currently run services in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and Denver. For more on RiderShare, read here.
Faculty Feature: Yun-Oh Whang – Katz Graduate School of Business News
Professor Yun-Oh Wang of University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business had another title before he began to teaching: serial entrepreneur.
After starting three companies, Whang decided to turn his passion into a full-time teaching position. He is the faculty director of Katz’ MS in Marketing program, in addition to serving as Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Administration at the school.
“Since my practitioner days, I have always been fascinated by marketing because it deals with consumers so directly,” says Whang. “Humans are simply impossible to understand, so it makes it extremely rewarding when marketing clicks with consumers.”
This clever take on marketing as a means to understanding the human condition is part of what makes Whang such a popular professor at Katz.
“I teach Marketing Research and Consumer Behavior,” Whang says, “in addition to a variety of other courses in global, sports, and digital marketing. My classes focus on application. I am a firm believer of ‘learning by doing.’” Whang also hosts companies for student talks, encourages students to participate in contests such as the Adobe Analytics Case Competition, and perhaps most importantly, makes sure they know how to relax. He hosts an end of year dance and karaoke party at the end of each year.
For more on Whang and Katz’ MS in Marketing, read here.
Foster Now Accepts the Executive Assessment for Admissions Into Part-Time MBA Programs – University of Washington Foster School of Business Blog
The University of Washington Foster School of Business has announced that it will accept the Executive Assessment (EA) test as part of the application for all work-compatible MBA degrees.
A new exam administered by GMAC, the EA is designed for working professionals. It measures applicants’ workplace skills with a 90 minute test covering verbal, quantitative, and integrated reasoning skills.
Morgan Sage, Associate Director of the Tech Management MBA program, says, “We are thrilled to provide applicants the additional option of taking the Executive Assessment. With greater emphasis on professional experience, we believe that the EA is positioned to better assess the academic capacity of working professionals.”
Read here for more on the Executive Assessment and applicable program information.
Graziadio Announces the 2020 Notable Alumni – Pepperdine Graziadio News
Each year, Pepperdine Graziadio chooses 44 of the most notable alumni among their worldwide ranks of over 40,000 across the world.
The alumni on this list embody the characteristics that the voting board determines to embody the notion of positive impact upon their industries and communities.
Among this year’s notable alumni are Marissa Andrada, Chief People Officer at Chipotle, who earned the Fully Employed MBA in 1992; Candi Castleberry-Singleton, VP of diversity partnership and strategy engagement at Twitter, (EMBA ’06); Robert Kyncl, (Fully Employed MBA, ’97) Chief Business Officer for YouTube; and Fiona Ma (Executive MBA, 00), who is the state of California’s 34th Treasurer.
Read here for the full list of 2020’s notable alumni.
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When you have two top MBA programs on your list that seem almost precisely the same at first glance, how do you choose the right program for you? You can’t just close your eyes and point to one, hoping for the best. Instead, you need to narrow down each program to the essentials that matter most to you such as location, rankings, cost, employment, and offerings.
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