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U.S. News & World Report Ranks the University of Akron College of Business Among 2026 Best Online Programs

The University of Akron News

01/27/2026

Akron, OH – January 27, 2026 – The University of Akron College of Business has been recognized as one of the Best Online MBA Programs by U.S. News & World Report for 2026 – ranking No. 152 overall. U.S. News evaluates online MBA programs based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, as well as available services and technologies offered. With a ranking jump of more than 60 spots this year, enrollment within the University of Akron’s Online MBA has increased 17%.

“Our Online MBA is designed around the needs of our students while meeting the demands of employers within Ohio and beyond,” said Dr. Terry Daugherty, dean of the College of Business. “The significant ranking increase in one year reflects the outstanding support, flexibility, and real-world relevance our faculty and staff provide to working professionals that are balancing careers, families, and education. We’re proud to see more students choosing Akron’s Online MBA and succeeding within a program built to help them advance professionally.”

The MBA curriculum focuses on strategic thinkings and real-world skills to ensure that graduates elevate their careers. Alumni are working in operations, finance, marketing, and human resources, among other areas of business, for leading companies such as Amazon, Progressive Insurance, Sherwin-Williams, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, KeyBank and the Cleveland Clinic. Students benefit from the University’s connections to the business community, including a network of more than 200 senior executives who serve as advisory members and partners.

In its 14th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluates more than 1,800 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings include only degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.

"What sets the top-ranked online programs apart is their commitment to delivering flexible coursework for professionals, parents, and service members seeking to advance their careers and broaden their knowledge,” says LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. “Our rigorous evaluation focuses on student engagement and support to highlight programs truly built for the modern learner." Prospective students can see how The University of Akron College of Business compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.

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