Online MBA in business analytics

The Best Online MBA In Business Analytics Programs

A laptop showing an analytics dashboard of charts

Ranked programs

28

of 31 reporting it to AACSB

Median tuition AACSB

$35,157

$32,265 for all ranked

Median graduate earnings Scorecard

$79,653

one year after the degree

Related job, median pay BLS

$101,860

management analysts

Choose it if you want to build the analysis rather than commission it. The courses that matter are the ones with a statistics prerequisite, so read the course list before the brochure: a concentration that stops at dashboards is a different degree from one that reaches regression and modeling.

A business analytics concentration adds statistics, data management and modeling to the MBA core, for managers who want to make decisions from data rather than hand the analysis off. The programs below are the online MBAs whose schools list a business analytics concentration with AACSB, ordered by their national score. The score describes the whole MBA, since neither federal earnings nor AACSB tuition is reported for a single concentration; the concentration tells you what the program lets you specialize in. Program summaries on the cards come from each school's own online MBA page.

The Top 10 Online MBA Programs In Business Analytics

Rank#1

Score70.6

University of Nebraska

Nebraska MBA

Online MBA in business analytics · Lincoln, Nebraska · Public · AACSB business and accounting

University of Nebraska's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$33,600
whole program
Graduate earnings
$113,196
$138,487 at year four
Median debt
$35,126
federal loans
National rank
No. 22
of 286
Graduate earnings 8.9
Tuition 4.8

Program summary

Admitted students receive a Strengths-Based Leadership Assessment with one-on-one faculty coaching, and can join an optional one-week summer residency in Lincoln.

Read more about University of Nebraska

The 48-credit-hour program combines 10 core classes (30 hours) with six elective classes (18 hours), taught fully online in 8-week sessions. There are no set login times: students complete weekly assignments on their own schedule, some professors add optional live Zoom sessions that are archived, and most students finish in 18 to 36 months. Students can specialize in areas such as Business Analytics, Finance, HR, Marketing and Supply Chain Management.

A GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE score is optional, and applicants are strongly encouraged to have at least three years of post-graduate professional experience that includes decision-making responsibilities. Students can apply for fall, spring or summer and show statistics competency through a free online course before the advanced quantitative classes. Applicants name three references, all supervisors or professors, rather than sending letters of recommendation.

Key program details

  • 48 credit hours
  • 8-week online sessions
  • GMAT or GRE optional
  • Most finish in 18 to 36 months
  • Fall, spring or summer start

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: business.unl.edu. AACSB

Rank#2

Score68.1

Saint Joseph's University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Erivan K. Haub School of Business

Online MBA in business analytics · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private · AACSB business and accounting

Saint Joseph's University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$36,480
whole program
Graduate earnings
$116,023
$141,003 at year four
Median debt
$42,887
federal loans
National rank
No. 28
of 286
Graduate earnings 9.1
Tuition 4.0

Program summary

The MBA is built from three stackable certificates: a required graduate certificate in business administration plus two more that students choose and take in any order.

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The 36-credit MBA can be finished in as little as one year; full-time study averages 1 to 2 years and part-time study 2 to 2.5 years. Students can study 100% online, on campus or in a mix of both, and the fully online option has no residency requirements. New students may enroll in the fall, spring or summer semester.

Every student completes the graduate certificate in business administration, with courses in management, finance, business intelligence & analytics and marketing, then adds two certificates in similar or different disciplines. Admission requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The program is designed for working professionals, who can also stop and start, earning certificates as they need them.

Key program details

  • 36 credits
  • Three stackable certificates
  • Online, on campus or hybrid
  • No residency for online option
  • Fall, spring and summer starts

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: sju.edu. AACSB

Rank#3

Score67.8

University of North Alabama

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Sanders College of Business and Technology

Online MBA in business analytics · Florence, Alabama · Public · AACSB accredited

University of North Alabama's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$16,830
whole program
Graduate earnings
$83,366
$92,349 at year four
Median debt
$27,500
federal loans
National rank
No. 31
of 286
Graduate earnings 5.2
Tuition 8.7

Program summary

Eleven concentration choices include one built for people working in the engineering industry and an HR track that prepares students for the SHRM Assurance of Learning Certificate.

Read more about University of North Alabama

The MBA is delivered 100 percent online with five start dates a year, and students finish in 12 to 18 months full time or 18 to 24 months part time. Everyone completes the 25-credit MBA Core, then adds a concentration or selects three electives (9 credits) to build a custom path.

Admission typically calls for a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum 2.50 GPA, with no GMAT required, although requirements can vary by concentration and professional experience. Up to six semester hours of graduate credit may transfer in, and applicants with six to eight years of business experience can take the Executive concentration.

Key program details

  • 100% online
  • Five start dates a year
  • No GMAT required
  • 25-credit MBA Core
  • 11 concentrations or a custom path

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: una.edu. AACSB

Rank#4

Score66.8

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Master of Business AdministrationJohn Massey School of Business

Online MBA in business analytics · Durant, Oklahoma · Public · AACSB accredited

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$11,730
whole program
Graduate earnings
$76,648
$105,483 at year four
Median debt
$25,592
federal loans
National rank
No. 35
of 286
Graduate earnings 4.2
Tuition 9.7

Program summary

The online MBA comes in 15 concentrations, including Aerospace Logistics, Native American Leadership and Safety, and requires no GMAT for admission.

Read more about Southeastern Oklahoma State University

The MBA in General Business requires 24 credit hours of core courses and 6 credit hours of specialty courses, chosen as two graduate-level courses at the 5000 level or above. Core coursework covers finance, accounting, economics, behavioral management, research and data analysis, and students build skills through applied business projects and a course covering all aspects of entrepreneurship. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months, and its calendar lets students start soon after applying.

Applicants qualify with a bachelor's degree and a 3.0 GPA overall or in the last 60 semester hours, or with a 2.5 overall GPA (or 2.75 in the last 60 hours) combined with either three years of continuous professional work experience or an application portfolio, each with the program coordinator's approval. The program is built for both business and non-business graduates. Those without a business degree can satisfy prerequisites online through four 1-week leveling courses.

Key program details

  • 30 credit hours
  • No GMAT required
  • 15 concentration options
  • As few as 12 months
  • Four 1-week online leveling courses
Concentrations AccountingAviationBusiness AnalyticsBusiness CommunicationEntrepreneurshipFinanceHealthcare ManagementHuman ResourcesLeadershipMarketingProject ManagementSafety

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: online.se.edu. AACSB

Rank#5

Score61.3

University of South Dakota

Business Administration (MBA)Beacom School of Business

Online MBA in business analytics · Vermillion, South Dakota · Public · AACSB accredited

University of South Dakota's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$15,569 to $16,980
whole program
Graduate earnings
$76,293
$109,366 at year four
Median debt
$25,845
federal loans
National rank
No. 56
of 286
Graduate earnings 4.1
Tuition 8.6

Program summary

Specializations such as Artificial Intelligence for Business Analytics and Sustainability are offered online, and no GMAT is required for applicants holding a U.S. bachelor's degree.

Read more about University of South Dakota

The MBA is offered at the Vermillion campus, in Sioux Falls and online, and students have access to the same faculty wherever they take classes. Specializations listed as online include Business Analytics, Health Services Administration, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

No GMAT is required for students who hold a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university. The program emphasizes decision making, data analysis and social responsibility, faculty provide one-on-one advising, and the online option is aimed at working professionals who value flexibility.

Key program details

  • Online, Vermillion or Sioux Falls
  • No GMAT with U.S. bachelor's degree
  • AI for Business Analytics specialization
  • Online Sustainability specialization
  • One-on-one faculty advising

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: usd.edu. AACSB

Rank#6

Score55.7

The University of Memphis

Online MBA (OMBA)Fogelman College of Business and Economics

Online MBA in business analytics · Memphis, Tennessee · Public · AACSB business and accounting

The University of Memphis's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$28,602
whole program
Graduate earnings
$83,471
$113,843 at year four
Median debt
$29,480
federal loans
National rank
No. 98
of 286
Graduate earnings 5.3
Tuition 5.9

Program summary

A globally themed core, from Economics for the Global Executive to Global Strategic Marketing, leads to a capstone, Global Strategic Management, taken in the final semester.

Read more about The University of Memphis

The OMBA totals 36 credit hours: 10 three-credit core courses plus two graduate electives offered by the Fogelman College. Students who work full time typically take two courses (6 hours) per semester, and the college estimates 6 to 9 hours of study time per week for each course.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 2.75, and those meeting one of several criteria, such as a 3.0 undergraduate GPA from another school, a U.S. graduate degree, or five or more years managing at least 10 direct reports, do not need the GRE or GMAT. The program is built for students without time to attend classes in person, and its current students average 5 to 7 years of work experience.

Key program details

  • 36 credit hours
  • Two courses a semester is typical
  • GRE/GMAT waivers available
  • Capstone in the final semester
  • 10 core courses plus 2 electives

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: memphis.edu. AACSB

Rank#7

Score53.4

Drexel University

Part-Time Online MBABennett S. LeBow College of Business

Online MBA in business analytics · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private · AACSB accredited

Drexel University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$66,150
whole program
Graduate earnings
$112,692
$142,843 at year four
Median debt
$41,000
federal loans
National rank
No. 118
of 286
Graduate earnings 8.8
Tuition 1.1

Program summary

People, data and technology recur as threads across courses and business challenges instead of standing alone as topics, in a part-time MBA completed entirely online.

Read more about Drexel University

The Part-Time Online MBA is completed entirely online and includes required coursework in finance, legal frameworks and data privacy, management, marketing strategy and supply chain management. Concentrations span emerging technology, analytics, finance, marketing and leadership, among them Applied AI in Business and Financial Analytics and Valuation, and students can also build a customized concentration with an academic advisor. Drexel moves from quarters to semesters in Fall 2027, and students starting in Spring 2027 begin under the quarter-based calendar.

GMAT and GRE scores are not required, although applicants may submit them to be considered for additional merit scholarships; all applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The program is built for working professionals who want to advance or change careers, with team-based projects and cases that mirror cross-functional decision-making. Those who want in-person time in Philadelphia can choose the separate Part-Time Hybrid MBA.

Key program details

  • Completed entirely online, part-time
  • GMAT or GRE not required
  • Customized concentration option
  • Team-based projects and cases
  • Semester calendar from Fall 2027

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: lebow.drexel.edu. AACSB

Rank#8

Score52.8

William Paterson University

WP Online MBACotsakos College of Business

Online MBA in business analytics · Wayne, New Jersey · Public · AACSB accredited

William Paterson University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$17,910
whole program
Graduate earnings
$72,293
one year out
Median debt
$21,066
federal loans
National rank
No. 125
of 286
Graduate earnings 2.8
Tuition 8.3

Program summary

Students can point the capstone at an issue in their own workplace, an independent research project or a startup proposal, and they also build a personal strategic plan.

Read more about William Paterson University

Courses are 100% online and delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year, and the MBA can be earned in as few as 12 months. The general track requires 15 credit hours of core courses (including the capstone), three credit hours of concentration courses and 12 credit hours of electives, and concentrations include Environmental, Social, and Governance; Healthcare Economics and Management; and Sales Strategy.

Admission requires an undergraduate degree plus a 3.0 GPA, a 2.75 GPA with two years of professional supervisory experience, or a 2.75 GPA with a qualifying GMAT or GRE score. Students without a B or better in the undergraduate business foundation courses may need up to nine additional credits but can start the MBA core while taking them.

Key program details

  • 100% online, accelerated format
  • As few as 12 months
  • GMAT/GRE waivers available
  • Customizable capstone project
  • Multiple start dates each year

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: online.wpunj.edu. AACSB

Rank#9

Score52.1

University of California, Davis

Online MBAGraduate School of Management

Online MBA in business analytics · Davis, California · Public · AACSB accredited

University of California, Davis's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$105,480
whole program
Graduate earnings
$120,153
$155,416 at year four
Median debt
$93,512
federal loans
National rank
No. 130
of 286
Graduate earnings 9.3
Tuition 0.2

Program summary

The STEM-designated program pairs small, synchronous online seminars each week with required multi-day in-person residentials.

Read more about University of California, Davis

The 72-unit program can be completed in as little as 24 months, with four start dates a year (fall, winter, spring and summer). Students take 10 core courses plus electives, and concentrations are offered in Business Analytics, Finance and Accounting, Leadership, and Marketing. Self-paced video lectures and case studies are combined with live online classes scheduled outside of standard business hours.

GMAT and GRE scores are optional, and admissions decisions weigh professional experience and leadership potential alongside a resume, personal statements, professional recommendations and transcripts. The format is designed for working professionals. In the Integrated Management Project capstone, students work on the executive team of a simulated startup, where they formulate and defend a strategic vision.

Key program details

  • 72 units, as few as 24 months
  • Four start dates a year
  • GMAT and GRE optional
  • Required in-person residentials
  • Integrated Management Project capstone

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: onlinemba.ucdavis.edu. AACSB

Rank#10

Score51.6

Montclair State University

Master of Business Administration

Online MBA in business analytics · Montclair, New Jersey · Public · AACSB accredited

Montclair State University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$34,775
whole program
Graduate earnings
$85,727
$117,544 at year four
Median debt
$37,409
federal loans
National rank
No. 138
of 286
Graduate earnings 5.7
Tuition 4.5

Program summary

The fully online format mixes asynchronous work with live virtual sessions and cohort-based core classes, and students can add up to two concentrations.

Read more about Montclair State University

Montclair's online MBA combines 3-credit and 1.5-credit courses delivered 100% online, taken at a pace of 3 to 6 credits per 8-week term. Most students finish in about two years, and an optional faculty-led international study trip is available.

No GMAT or GRE is required, and admission is rolling, with applications due at least one week before the semester starts. The degree is STEM-designated, and the same MBA is also offered full time and as a weeknight hybrid.

Key program details

  • No GMAT or GRE required
  • 3 to 6 credits per 8-week term
  • Up to two concentrations
  • Rolling admission
  • STEM-designated MBA
Concentrations Business AnalyticsFinanceMarketingReal Estate

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: montclair.edu. AACSB

The Rest Of The Ranked Analytics Programs

Online MBA in business analytics programs, ranked 11 onward
#SchoolStateTuitionEarnings, year oneScoreNational rank
11 Hofstra University NY $64,252 $106,517 50.1 152
12 The University of New Mexico NM $34,615 $78,529 46.0 175
13 Texas Wesleyan University TX $31,080 $75,769 45.3 179
14 University of Colorado Colorado Springs CO $39,030 $83,829 45.0 183
15 Oregon State University OR $53,580 $89,393 44.4 188
16 Henderson State University AR $12,474 $55,637 44.3 190
17 Wayne State University MI $64,184 $93,398 43.4 195
18 Clayton State University GA $13,206 $55,163 43.4 196
19 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke NC $17,339 $62,101 43.2 198
20 University of North Carolina at Charlotte NC $41,755 $83,385 42.7 200
21 University of Baltimore MD $49,980 $87,365 42.6 201
22 University of North Texas TX $37,660 $78,816 42.0 206
23 Texas Woman's University TX $35,538 $74,153 38.5 230
24 Valparaiso University IN $30,813 $69,833 37.5 236
25 Jacksonville University FL $32,400 $70,617 35.8 251
26 University of Alaska Fairbanks AK $45,638 $75,510 31.2 263
27 Stevens Institute of Technology NJ $85,656 $80,490 29.7 264
28 Nova Southeastern University FL $55,864 $68,274 18.3 282

What Management Analysts Earn

BLS reports a median of $101,860 for management analysts , across 898,280 jobs nationally. The range is wide: $60,640 at the 10th percentile and $171,640 at the 90th, so the median is a midpoint, not a promise. These figures come from the May 2025 wage survey and describe the occupation, not graduates of any program. MBA salaries by occupation compares the other roles MBA graduates move into, and how to become a management consultant sets out what the job itself asks for.

Analytics Programs Listed Without A Score

These schools also report a business analytics concentration to AACSB but lack one of the two figures the ranking needs.

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