RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Colleges Online, an online publication promoting non-profit colleges and universities that offer online degree programs in a variety of academic disciplines, has released its 2015 ranking of online MBA programs. The ranking, which can be viewed at http://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com/rankings/best-online-mba-programs/, is part of the website's "Students before Profits Award" series. The series of awards for programs in a variety of disciplines aims to bring attention to nonprofit institutions that offer quality online programs with a track record of "putting students before profits and education before the bottom line." The idea is to help counteract the negative reputation of online education created by the exploitative practices of several for-profit online education companies.

To qualify for a "Students before Profits Award" a program must be non-profit, regionally accredited, and affordable. Leading off the online MBA award winners is Amberton University of Garland, Texas, with an estimated tuition cost of $8,712 for approximately two years of full-time, out-of-state tuition. Columbia College of Missouri and Mississippi State University come in second and third respectively, with total tuition rates under $13,000.

Other universities making the list include (alphabetically ordered):

Auburn University of Auburn, Alabama
Baker College of Flint Township, Michigan
Ball State University of Muncie, Indiana
California State University, Dominguez Hills of South Bay, Los Angeles, California
Champlain College of Burlington, Vermont
Colorado State University of Fort Collins, Colorado
Dakota State University of Madison, South Dakota
East Carolina University of Greenville, North Carolina
Florida Institute of Technology of Melbourne, Florida
Florida State University of Tallahassee, Florida
Fort Hays State University of Hays, Kansas
Frostburg State University of Frostburg, Maryland
Green Mountain College of Poultney, Vermont
Indiana Wesleyan University of Marion, Indiana
Indiana University Bloomington of Bloomington, Indiana
Kansas State University of Manhattan, Kansas
Marist College of Poughkeepsie, New York
Northeastern University of Boston, Massachusetts
Ohio University of Athens, Ohio
Oklahoma State University of Stillwater, Oklahoma
Plymouth State University of Plymouth, New Hampshire
Saint Joseph's College of Standish, Maine
Saint Leo University of Saint Leo, Florida
Southeast Missouri State University of Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Southern New Hampshire University of Manchester/Hookset, New Hampshire
Southwestern College of Winfield, Kansas
Texas Southern University of Houston, Texas
Thomas Edison University of Trenton, New Jersey
Troy University of Troy, Alabama
University of Colorado Colorado Springs of Colorado Springs, Colorado
University of Houston-Victoria of Victoria, Texas
University of Louisiana at Monroe of Monroe, Louisiana
University of Massachusetts-Amherst of Amherst, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Lowell of Lowell, Massachusetts
University of Mississippi of Oxford, Mississippi
University of North Texas of Denton, Texas
University of St. Francis of Joliet, Illinois
University of South Dakota of Vermillion, South Dakota
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater of Whitewater, Wisconsin
University of Wyoming of Laramie, Wyoming
University System of Georgia of Athens, Georgia
Upper Iowa University of Fayette, Iowa
Washington State University of Pullman, Washington
West Chester University of Pennsylvania of West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Texas A&M University of Canyon, Texas
Western Governor's University of Salt Lake City, Utah
Western Kentucky University of Bowling Green, Kentucky

"The job outlook for business schools graduates is looking up, and, perhaps consequently, a growing number of students are considering M.B.A. programs after spending time working in the field," writes Liz Robertson, lead editor for the piece. "M.B.A. programs are considered a valuable means to an end, intended to help employees advance their careers and contribute significantly to their respective workplaces. The networking students do in M.B.A. programs is invaluable to their professional lives; friendships made in a competitive graduate school will likely serve as beneficial professional relationships throughout one's career. With so many accelerated programs available to the non-traditional, modern student - including online, distance programs - and the increasingly relevant and growing global economy, there has never been a more convenient, opportune time to apply for admission to an M.B.A. program. Not only do graduates commonly receive the benefit of a bigger paycheck after they re-enter the workforce, they also get the chance to reinvent themselves and refocus academically. Currently, students are able to choose from a myriad of concentrations including finance, accounting, marketing, international business, financial management, computer information systems, healthcare, executive management, logistics, social media analytics, leadership studies, tourism and hospitality management, sustainability and environmental compliance, justice studies, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, and more. Additionally, students will commonly interact with and be challenged by professors who have extensive professional experience and success in their personal fields. Because the economy is progressively more globally-involved, students need to be challenged to think outside the box of their local business environments, and a respected M.B.A. program will help them do just that."

Nonprofit Colleges online is an online resource devoted to promoting online colleges and universities that put students before profits and education before the bottom line.  The site publishes rankings, reviews, and other resources to help prospective students learn about and connect with schools where they can get a quality online education that puts their needs and success first.

Contact:
Liz Robertson
Editor, Nonprofit Colleges Online
http://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com
(919) 745-8906
liz@nonprofitcollegesonline.com

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