Marquette University soars in online program rankings

Marquette University's online MBA program has made a leap in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, advancing to No. 55 of more than 350 programs nationally.¹ The program also earned impressive specialty rankings, placing 15th in Marketing, 17th in Finance, and 19th in General Management.¹

These rankings are particularly significant as they evaluate factors that directly impact student success, including faculty credentials, available technology resources, student engagement, and overall academic quality. For MBA programs specifically, the rankings also consider student excellence through factors such as undergraduate GPAs, acceptance rates, and work experience.²

Marquette's online MBA program offers a flexible, 100% online format that can be completed in as little as 24 months. The curriculum covers essential business areas including business analytics, finance, marketing, and operations, while emphasizing ethical business practices and leadership development. Students can also pursue specializations in areas such as finance, health systems leadership, and business analytics.

The program is designed to accommodate working professionals, with three start dates per year and no on-campus requirements. Students benefit from the same distinguished faculty who teach in the on-campus program and receive support from dedicated student success coordinators.

According to recent data from the Graduate Management Admission Council, MBA graduates command an average starting salary of $120,000–approximately 1.75 times higher than those with only bachelor's degrees.³

If you’re going to earn an online MBA, why not do it at a top university? To learn more about Marquette’s online MBA and specializations, schedule a call with an admissions outreach advisor.