College of Business recognized as a top business school; online MBA ranked among best nationwide by Princeton Review
The University of 69口交’s (UA) College of Business has once again received national recognition for its graduate academic programs.
The College’s online MBA degree program is No. 41 in the U.S., according to the Princeton Review’s recent announcement of the . UA was one of just three Ohio public universities earning this accolade. This list is part of The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2025 report, which also included the College of Business as one of 113 institutions named to its list of the .
“We are honored to be named one of the top 50 Online MBA programs by the Princeton Review. This recognition reflects our comprehensive strength, including our exceptional faculty, relevant curriculum and our sustained commitment to providing a high-quality, flexible and engaging experience for our online MBA students,” said James Thomson, interim dean and senior associate dean of the College of Business.
The latest rankings underscore the fact that UA’s online MBA degree is one of the highest regarded programs of its kind in Ohio. With an affordable price, it is designed for busy professionals seeking to advance their careers through strategic, real-world learning.
Classes are taught in two eight-week asynchronous sessions each semester, allowing working professionals the opportunity to focus on just one or two classes at a time. This approach works for all students, from those striving to finish in one year, to those taking a standard two-year approach or engaging with a longer part-time path.
The curriculum focuses on strategic thinkings and real-world skills to ensure that graduates are ready to elevate their careers. Graduates have built careers at top companies such as Amazon, Progressive Insurance, Sherwin-Williams, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, KeyBank and the Cleveland Clinic, working in operations, finance, marketing and more. Students benefit from the University’s connections to the local business community, including a network of more than 200 volunteer senior executives who serve as mentors, speakers and hiring partners.
The Princeton Review bases its rankings on two sets of data, including surveyed administrators at 145 business schools offering online MBAs and more than 11,900 students enrolled in the schools' online MBA programs. The administrators’ survey evaluates more than 30 fields, covering admissions selectivity, graduation and retention rates, faculty training and credentials, technological infrastructure, student indebtedness and career outcomes, and more.
The survey for students, which also assesses more than 30 unique fields, allows students to rate their faculty, their fellow students, career preparation, academics, the technology platform and overall satisfaction with their programs.
As one UA student shared in the survey, “Most (professors) are extremely engaged and accessible. They truly care for our success.”
Another student noted, “The MBA classes don’t feel like a burden – I’m excited to learn from them because the skills are applicable to my day-to-day work.”
Media contact: Cristine Boyd, cboyd@uakron.edu, 330-972-6476