College Choice Publishes 2015 Ranking of Top Fifty Online MBA and Graduate Business Programs in the U.S.: Ranking Considered Only Accredited Programs and Emphasizes Reputation and Affordability
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- College Choice (http://www.collegechoice.net/), an independent college search and rankings website, has published a ranking of the top fifty online MBA and graduate business programs in the United States (http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/top-online-mba-programs/).
The University of Illinois Springfield, University of North Dakota, University of Mississippi, University of Nebraska, and the University of Alabama occupy the top five spots on the list, which was calculated based primarily on affordability and reputation. Most of the schools on the list are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. If they are not, they are accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs or the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. The number of courses students are allowed to take online, residency requirements, and particular degree names vary from school to school, but all schools on the list allow students to take at least a portion of their graduate business courses remotely.
Robert Hand, lead editor for the ranking, explains College Choice's approach. "Not all aspiring leaders in commerce have the ability to relocate to attend a leading school for their education. Twenty years ago this would have been a major obstacle, but online education is developing quickly, and there are some excellent options already available to students. Because location is by definition less of a factor in online learning, this particular ranking is based primarily on reputation and affordability, which we believe reflect the two main priorities of students seeking to further their education this way. "
The entire ranking, listed in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Arizona State University
Arkansas State University Jonesboro
Auburn University
Baldwin Wallace University
Ball State University
Boston University
California State University Fullerton
Central Michigan University
Columbus State University
East Carolina University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Gardner-Webb University
Georgia College and State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Jackson State University
James Madison University
Lehigh University
Marist College
Murray State University
Norwich University
Penn State
Portland State University
Quinnipiac University
Rutgers
Sam Houston State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
St. Joseph's University
SUNY Oswego
Syracuse University
University of Alabama
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Illinois Springfield
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Mississippi
University of Nebraska
University of North Dakota
University of North Texas
University of Scranton
University of South Dakota
University of Tennessee Martin
University of Texas at Dallas
University of West Georgia
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Villanova University
Washington State University
West Texas A&M University
West Virginia University
Similar to College Choice's previous business rankings, "50 Best Colleges for Aspiring Entrepreneurs" (http://www.collegechoice.net/posts/best-colleges-for-entrepreneurs/) and "2015 Rankings of MBA Programs in the United States," the list of top fifty online MBA programs in the United States is based on the firm belief that a graduate business education is one of the best investments students can make in themselves and their careers.
College Choice is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college. The site publishes rankings and reviews that make finding the best colleges for different interests easier and more fun, as well as resources to help students get into, pay for, and thrive at the college of their choice.
Contact:
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Managing Editor
College Choice
(919) 745-8594
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