The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s online Master of Business Administration program ranked No. 7 nationally in The Princeton Review listing of Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027 and No. 1 in the state for the second year in a row.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences of our students. They shared how our MBA offers the perfect balance of reputation, curriculum quality, flexibility and price,” said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business. “That balance is what sets the Nebraska MBA apart. Students earn a Big Ten business degree while learning along with experienced professionals from a wide range of industries and the military, creating a collaborative learning environment that broadens perspectives and extends their network.”
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The Princeton Review, a leading tutoring, test prep and college admissions services company, selected the top 50 online MBA programs based on data from its 2025-26 surveys of administrators at 194 business schools offering online MBAs and more than 13,360 students enrolled in the schools’ online MBA programs. The rankings incorporate more than 60 data points covering academics, career services, faculty, student satisfaction, technology and other topics. Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Students noted that the eight-week course format “makes it easy to focus on one course at a time while working full-time” and the high academic rigor includes “significant but not overwhelming” coursework. They also highlighted the six academic specializations in the Nebraska MBA, including business analytics, finance, human resource management, international business, marketing and supply chain management. Read more in Nebraska’s profile on The Princeton Review website.
“For more than 60 years, we’ve believed students shouldn't have to choose between a high-quality MBA and affordability,” said Aaron Crabtree, associate dean of master’s programs and executive development, KPMG Faculty Fellow in Professional Accounting and associate professor of accountancy. “By intentionally keeping total tuition under $35,000, we’ve created a program that delivers a strong return on investment while helping working professionals advance their careers and increase their earning potential — on average students earn $135,000 plus bonus.”
While completing his MBA, Jason Alsup, a 2024 alumnus, received a promotion as head of computational sciences in Global Product Supply at Bayer Crop Science in St. Louis.
“Throughout my MBA journey, I bridged the gap between standard industry terminology and our company’s specific language,” Alsup said. “I also discovered innovative concepts to implement at work and secured a new role within the company. My MBA played a pivotal role in these achievements.”
Samuel Arrigo, a 2021 alumnus, realized a strong return on investment when he accepted a data analyst position with the U.S. Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C. Three years into the role, he is earning $70,000 more annually.
“The Nebraska MBA provided a strong foundation in economic principles and comfort in the vernacular of business, helping me confidently step into a new career field,” Arrigo said. “The certificate in business analytics I earned alongside my MBA equipped me with the skills to be productive day one of my new role. My MBA paid for itself multiple times over, and I also gained invaluable confidence in my personal finance decisions.”
Professionals interested in advancing their careers can begin with a four-course online graduate certificate or apply directly to the Nebraska MBA. Each certificate counts toward the MBA or a Master of Science degree in the College of Business.
