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Best MBA Programs for 2024
Earning an MBA is an investment that can accelerate your career and pave the way to a high salary. Fortune Education wants to help you decipher the best of what the business school landscape has to offer. In total, 81 schools are included in our Best MBA ranking.
This ranking was last updated August 2023.
Best Online MBA Programs for 2024
Fortune wants to help future business leaders and managers navigate the business school landscape. That’s why we are releasing our ranking of the best online MBA programs. In total, we ranked over 90 qualified business schools that completed our questionnaire.
Best Executive MBA Programs for 2024
If you are a mid-career professional looking for a track into the C-suite, an executive MBA program provides you with a robust network of highly-motivated, experienced peers to get you where you want to go. To help you pick the executive MBA program that’s the best fit for you, Fortune ranked over 50 of the best executive MBA programs.
Best Part-Time MBA Programs for 2024
There is a seemingly endless number of part-time MBA programs, but only some can be considered the best. Those that made Fortune's list this year not only offer top-notch curriculums and access to world-class business school professors, but they also have a track-record of seeing their alumni climb to the tops of the Fortune 500 world (and they also were willing to be transparent with data and participate).
- Best Online MBA Programs
- Best Executive MBA Programs
- Best Part-Time MBA Programs
- Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs
- Best Online Doctorate in Education (EdD) Programs
- 25 Most Affordable Online MBAs
- Most Affordable Online Doctorate in Education (EdD) Programs
- Best Online Master’s in Accounting Programs
- Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA
- Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
- University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)Philadelphia, PA
- Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT
- Northwestern University (Kellogg)Evanston, IL
- Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)Bloomington, IN
- Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)Pittsburgh, PA
- University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)Chapel Hill, NC
- University of Washington (Foster)Seattle, WA
- University of Southern California (Marshall)Los Angeles, CA
- Northwestern University (Kellogg)Evanston, IL
- Columbia UniversityNew York, NY
- University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)Philadelphia, PA
- University of Michigan--Ann Arbor (Ross)Ann Arbor, MI
- University of Chicago (Booth)Chicago, IL
- University of Chicago (Booth)Chicago, IL
- University of Michigan--Ann Arbor (Ross)Ann Arbor, MI
- University of Texas--Austin (McCombs)Austin, TX
- University of California--Los Angeles (Anderson)Los Angeles, CA
- Indiana University (Kelley)Indianapolis, IN
- Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX
- Georgetown University (McDonough)Washington, DC
- University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
- Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)Pittsburgh, PA
- University of IowaIowa City, IA
- Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN
- Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
- Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN
- Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
- Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX
- Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA
- University of Texas of the Permian BasinOdessa, TX
- Southeast Missouri State University (Harrison)Cape Girardeau, MO
- University of Louisiana--Lafayette BI Moody III College of Business AdministrationLafayette, LA
- West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon, TX
- Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN
- Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX
- Spalding UniversityLouisville, KY
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
- University of DaytonDayton, OH
- University of Texas--DallasRichardson, TX
- University of North Carolina–Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
- University of Massachusetts–AmherstAmherst, MA
- SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUtica, NY
- Northern Illinois UniversityDeKalb, IL
Best Online Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024
Exponential growth in data has translated into a demand for data scientists that outpaces how fast universities can train them. But what are the best options if you’re looking to break into data science and don’t have time for in-person classes? To answer that question, Fortune built our second ranking of online data science graduate programs. This ranking was last updated January 2023.
Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2024
Cyberattacks are a major concern for organizations small and large. As a result, the demand for experts to keep systems and data safe from bad actors has never been higher. For individuals who are fascinated by the cyber world, this is great news. To make the process of figuring out educational pathways easier, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s in cybersecurity. A master's degree can not only provide students with the advanced, in-demand skills needed to tackle the intersection of AI, machine learning, and cloud computing with cybersecurity, but it also prepares students to tackle industry-recognized certifications like CISSP, CISA, Security+, CEH, and more. In total, 20 programs opted-in for our list.
Best Online Master’s in Computer Science for 2024
Across industries, topics like A.I., cloud computing, and large-scale data analysis are top of mind for business leaders. The demand for these skills means there are now more options than ever for degree programs geared toward developing tech skill sets. To help prospective students navigate this competitive landscape, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s degree programs in computer science.
Best Master’s in Data Science for 2024
It’s no secret that the need for data experts is growing due to the exponential amount of data being generated every day. One of the best ways to gain the in-demand skills to be able to harness, analyze, and create value from data is pursuing a master’s degree. This ranking was last updated February 2024.
- Best Online Master’s in Computer Science
- Best Master’s in Data Science
- Most Affordable Online Master’s in Data Science Programs
- Most Affordable Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Degrees
- Most Affordable Master’s in Data Science
- Best Master’s in Cybersecurity
- Best In-Person Master’s in Computer Science
- Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV
- University of California—BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
- Duke UniversityDurham, NC
- University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
- Bay Path UniversityLongmeadow, MA
- Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV
- University of IdahoMoscow, ID
- Rice UniversityHouston, TX
- Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA
- Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
- Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA
- University of North TexasDenton, TX
- New York UniversityNew York, NY
- University of Michigan--Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI
- Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA
- CUNY School of Professional StudiesNew York, NY
- Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
- Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK
- University of Illinois at Urbana—ChampaignChampaign, IL
- Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD
- Indiana University--BloomingtonBloomington, IN
- Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
- Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PA
- Yeshiva University (Katz)New York, NY
- Bay Path UniversityLongmeadow, MA
- New College of FloridaSarasota, FL
- Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK
- CUNY Graduate CenterNew York, NY
- University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN
- Maryville UniversitySt. Louis, MO
- University of Alabama–BirminghamBirmingham, AL
- Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
- DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
- New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ
- Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, MO
- Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
- University of IdahoMoscow, ID
- Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV
- Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
- Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN
Best Online Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Programs for 2024
Public health professionals are in high demand and enrollment in online master’s degree programs is growing—that’s why Fortune wants to help prospective students navigate this burgeoning field. For the second year, Fortune is releasing its ranking of the best online master’s of public health (MPH) programs. In total, we ranked 14 online MPH programs. This ranking was last updated May 2023.
Best Online Master’s in Psychology Programs for 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic helped highlight the importance of personal health and wellbeing. A master’s degree in psychology is a necessary step for people who are interested in becoming a psychologist after completing a doctorate degree, or it can qualify you for a growing number of other career opportunities. And an online program offers flexibility to build your interpersonal skill set and advance your degree—while still working. Fortune ranked nine online master’s degree programs in psychology. This ranking was last updated May 2022.
Best Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs for 2024
The demand for nurses has been impossible to ignore in recent years, while nurses looking to advance their careers need to acquire new skills—and often while still working full-time. That’s why Fortune set out to rank online master’s degree programs in nursing. In total, we ranked 44 online MSN programs. This ranking was last updated August 2022.
Best Online MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs for 2024
Few other types of professionals are experiencing quite as high of demand as nurse practitioners. By 2031, 112,700 advanced practice nurse roles are expected to be added to the U.S. economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a 46% increase from 2021. People seeking a more flexible way to earn the credentials to fill nurse practitioner roles may be in the market for an online master’s degree in nursing—that’s why Fortune has ranked the best online nurse practitioner programs. The methodology for this ranking was the same as that of our best online master’s in nursing (MSN) programs ranking. For this list, we used data submitted only by nursing schools with nurse practitioner concentrations. This ranking was last updated December 2022.
- Best Online Master’s in Psychology Programs
- Best Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs
- Best Online MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Most Affordable Online MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs
- University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Gillings)Chapel Hill, NC
- Johns Hopkins University (Bloomberg)Baltimore, MD
- University of California--BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
- Simmons UniversityBoston, MA
- San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
- Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA
- Ball State UniversitySan Angelo, TX
- Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
- Keiser UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
- Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
- University of Nevada--Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
- The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH
- Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
- Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
- University of Nevada--Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
- The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH
- Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
- Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
- University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO
- Troy UniversityTroy, AL
- California State University--Dominguez HillsWashington, DC
- University of Louisiana–MonroeMonroe, LA
- Kent State UniversityKent, OH