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9 Best Online MBA Programs in Education for 2025

MBAGuide StaffMBAGuide.org Staff Updated onMarch 16, 2025
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Online MBA Programs in Education
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

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$49,805

Average Tuition Education

$96,565

Average Starting Salary Education

570

Average GMAT Scores Education

129

Average Student Enrollment Education

Executive Summary for Online MBA Programs in Education MBA Programs

The ranking team at MBAGuide.org, evaluated 9 online Education MBA programs. Here is a summary of our comprehensive findings. Explore the details about the Education MBA, compare schools, find states and cities where the degree is offered.

  • Starting salary for new MBA graduates in Education is between $70,017 and $117,200 with an average of $105,107.
  • Online tuition in for Education MBAs ranges between $19,000 to $115,380, with an average total tuition cost of $49,805
  • ROI for online programs in Education ranges between -7% to 332%, with an average ROI return of 139%
  • A GMAT score between 450 and 685 with an average of 598 is needed for acceptance into an MBA program in Education.
  • There are 21 campus and 9 online MBA Education Programs.
  • Average student enrollment varies between 21 and 369 with an overall average of 129.
  • Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA programs offering a Education concentration varies between 8:1 and 24:1 with an average of 15:1 students.
  • 9 MBA programs in Education are ranked by the following institutions MBAGuide: 8, US News: 2, BW: 1, Economist: 2, Forbes: 1 and FT: 1.
  1. Comprehensive comparisons, data and analysis – MBAGuide conducts an in-depth analysis of 9 AACSB-accredited online MBA programs in Education to find the top 9.
  2. Ranking metrics you care about – such as average starting salaries, tuition fees, return on investment (ROI), GMAT scores, alumni networks, student-to-faculty ratios, and more with no paywall.
  3. Detailed school profiles of Education MBA programs their strengths, faculty expertise, alumni networks to help align your program choice

Best 9 MBA Programs in Education


Jump to a Best Ranked Program
  • Temple University
  • Indiana State University
  • Texas Christian University
  • Saint Mary's College of California
  • University of Dayton
  • Clarkson University
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • University of Colorado Denver
  • Nova Southeastern University

Temple University

Temple University The Fox School of Business

The Fox School of Business

Location:

  • Philadelphia

,

  • PA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $60,000
  • Graduate Salary: $95,989
  • Graduate ROI: 60%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 624
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 18:1
  • Enrollment: 5684

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 23
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Real Estate
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in Pennsylvania
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in Pennsylvania
  • Best Concentration Statistics
  • Best Concentration Education
  • Best Online Concentration Actuarial Science
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 2
  • State Rank: 4
  • National Rank: 63
  • Online Rank: 37
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Indiana State University

Indiana State University

Scott College of Business

Location:

  • Terre Haute

,

  • IN

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $19,000
  • Graduate Salary: $82,000
  • Graduate ROI: 332%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 685
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 18:1
  • Enrollment: 1093

Degree Level(s):

  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 10
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Education
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Best in:
  • Best MBA Programs
  • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in Indiana
  • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in Most Affordable Online MBA
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in Indiana
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in Indiana
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 3
  • National Rank: 76
  • Online Rank: 46
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University Neeley School of Business

Neeley School of Business

Location:

  • Fort Worth

,

  • TX

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $115,380
  • Graduate Salary: $107,543
  • Graduate ROI: -7%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 617
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 14:1
  • Enrollment: 3623

Degree Level(s):

  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in Texas
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in Texas
  • Best Concentration Education
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Best Online Concentration Energy
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 6
  • National Rank: 82
  • Online Rank: 50
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Saint Mary's College of California

Saint Mary’s College of California – School of Economics and Business Administration

School of Economics and Business Administration

Location:

  • Moraga

,

  • CA

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $40,608
  • Graduate Salary: $117,200
  • Graduate ROI: 189%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 570
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 9:1
  • Enrollment: 541

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 6
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Best in:
  • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in California
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in California
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 11
  • National Rank: 115
  • Online Rank: 79
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of Dayton

University of Dayton School of Business Administration

School of Business Administration

Location:

  • Dayton

,

  • OH

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $33,600
  • Graduate Salary: $109,932
  • Graduate ROI: 227%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 542
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 14:1
  • Enrollment: 2490

Degree Level(s):

  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • Concentrations: 13
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Best in:
  • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in Most Affordable Online MBA
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in Ohio
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in Ohio
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 6
  • National Rank: 137
  • Online Rank: 95
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Clarkson University

Clarkson University David D. Reh School of Business

David D. Reh School of Business

Location:

  • Potsdam

,

  • NY

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $59,032
  • Graduate Salary: $70,017
  • Graduate ROI: 19%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 640
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 8:1
  • Enrollment: 591

Degree Level(s):

  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 11
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Manufacturing
  • Science and Technology
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in New York
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in New York
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Best Online Concentration Manufacturing
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 9
  • National Rank: 138
  • Online Rank: 96
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Business

College of Business

Location:

  • Oshkosh

,

  • WI

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $29,168
  • Graduate Salary: $87,400
  • Graduate ROI: 200%
  • GMAT Required: No
  • Avg. GMAT: 550
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 17:1
  • Enrollment: 1491

Degree Level(s):

  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Best MBA Programs
  • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in Wisconsin
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in Wisconsin
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in Wisconsin
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 4
  • National Rank: 257
  • Online Rank: 185
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of Colorado Denver

University of Colorado Denver Business School

Business School

Location:

  • Denver

,

  • CO

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $47,102
  • Graduate Salary: $108,246
  • Graduate ROI: 130%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 450
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 22:1
  • Enrollment: 3593

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Science and Technology
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in Colorado
  • Best MBA or Masters Program in Colorado
  • Best Online MBA or Masters in Colorado
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 3
  • State Rank: 8
  • National Rank: 320
  • Online Rank: 232
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship

H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Location:

  • Fort Lauderdale

,

  • FL

Control: Private, not-for-profit

Academic Year:

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

  • Tuition: $44,351
  • Graduate Salary: $90,756
  • Graduate ROI: 105%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 450
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • Enrollment: 1672

Degree Level(s):

  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • Concentrations: 25
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Best Online Concentration Education
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 13
  • National Rank: 380
  • Online Rank: 279
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Sortable Table of the Top AACSB Accredited MBA Programs in Education

Easily sort the interactive table to find the best Education MBA programs by Rank, School Name, ROI, Tuition, Average Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Education. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Temple University 60.00% $60,000 $95,989PAYes
2 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
3 Texas Christian University -7.00% $115,380 $107,543TXYes
4 Saint Mary's College of California 189.00% $40,608 $117,200CAYes
5 University of Dayton 227.00% $33,600 $109,932OHYes
6 Clarkson University 19.00% $59,032 $70,017NYYes
7 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 200.00% $29,168 $87,400WIYes
8 University of Colorado Denver 130.00% $47,102 $108,246COYes
9 Nova Southeastern University 105.00% $44,351 $90,756FLYes

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  • Number of Programs Offering Education MBAs: 9
  • Average GMAT Score for Education MBA Programs: 570
  • Average In-State Tuition for Education MBA Programs: $49,804.56
  • Average Graduate Salary for Education MBA Programs: $96,565
  • Average ROI for Education MBA Programs: 139%

Compare Online Education MBA Program Averages vs In-Person

An MBA program in Education will cost you between $19,000.00 to $115,380.00.

 AveragesOnline MBA ProgramsIn-Person MBA Programs
Number of Programs921
Average Starting Salary$96,565$105,107
Average MBA Tuition$49,805
$65,131
Average ROI139%112%
Average GMAT Scores570
598
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty7283
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio15:114:1
Faculty with Doctorate84%84%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment129435
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment349322
Average % of MBA Students from U.S.84%84%

What is the Average MBA Salary for Online Education Graduates?

MBA salaries differs wildly depending on the program you chose, the industry you enter and the experience you have. After earning an MBA from Clarkson University, the average MBA graduate annual salary is $70,017 . A degree from Saint Mary’s College of California, will provide an annual salary of $117,200.

Average MBA starting salary for graduates from accredited programs is $96,565 with the lowest of starting of $70,017 and the highest reported starting salary of $117,200.

Average Graduate Salaries for Online Education MBA Programs

  • Average Education: $96,565
  • Lowest Education: $70,017
  • Highest Education: $117,200

10 Highest Salaries for Online MBA Graduates in Education

  1. Saint Mary's College of California - $117,200.00
  2. University of Dayton - $109,932.00
  3. University of Colorado Denver - $108,246.00
  4. Texas Christian University - $107,543.00
  5. Temple University - $95,989.00
  6. Nova Southeastern University - $90,756.00
  7. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - $87,400.00
  8. Indiana State University - $82,000.00
  9. Clarkson University - $70,017.00

10 Lowest Salaries for Online MBA Graduates in Education

  1. Clarkson University - $70,017.00
  2. Indiana State University - $82,000.00
  3. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - $87,400.00
  4. Nova Southeastern University - $90,756.00
  5. Temple University - $95,989.00
  6. Texas Christian University - $107,543.00
  7. University of Colorado Denver - $108,246.00
  8. University of Dayton - $109,932.00
  9. Saint Mary's College of California - $117,200.00

Average Salary for Graduate of MBA Programs in Education Programs Table

Rank University Avg. Starting SalaryIn State TuitionROIStateOnline
1 Clarkson University $70,017 $59,032 19.00%NYYes
2 Indiana State University $82,000 $19,000 332.00%INYes
3 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh $87,400 $29,168 200.00%WIYes
4 Nova Southeastern University $90,756 $44,351 105.00%FLYes
5 Temple University $95,989 $60,000 60.00%PAYes
6 Texas Christian University $107,543 $115,380 -7.00%TXYes
7 University of Colorado Denver $108,246 $47,102 130.00%COYes
8 University of Dayton $109,932 $33,600 227.00%OHYes
9 Saint Mary's College of California $117,200 $40,608 189.00%CAYes

What is the Average Online MBA Tuition for Education Programs?


If you plan on attending an online MBA program, it’s best to start thinking about fiscal responsibility. A prospective B-Student needs to weigh their tuition options. An AACSB-accredited MBA program can pave the way for a great starting salary or career advancement. An online MBA program can provide the flexibility of completing a program while being employed in your respective career.

The average in-state tuition for an online MBA in Education is $49,804.56 compared to an average campus program Education is $65,131.00 .

The lowest AACSB tuition rate at $19,000.00 from Indiana State University.

The highest AACSB tuition rate is $115,380.00 from Texas Christian University.

Average Tuition for Online MBA Programs in Education

  • Average: $49,804.56
  • Lowest: $19,000.00 from Indiana State University
  • Highest: $115,380.00 from Texas Christian University

10 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs in Education

  1. Indiana State University - $19,000.00
  2. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - $29,168.00
  3. University of Dayton - $33,600.00
  4. Saint Mary's College of California - $40,608.00
  5. Nova Southeastern University - $44,351.00
  6. University of Colorado Denver - $47,102.00
  7. Clarkson University - $59,032.00
  8. Temple University - $60,000.00
  9. Texas Christian University - $115,380.00

10 Most Expensive Online MBA Programs in Education

  1. Texas Christian University - $115,380.00
  2. Temple University - $60,000.00
  3. Clarkson University - $59,032.00
  4. University of Colorado Denver - $47,102.00
  5. Nova Southeastern University - $44,351.00
  6. Saint Mary's College of California - $40,608.00
  7. University of Dayton - $33,600.00
  8. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - $29,168.00
  9. Indiana State University - $19,000.00

Interactive Table for Online MBA Tuition Costs for Education Programs

Easily sort the interactive table to find the best Education MBA programs by Tuition to find and to compare MBA programs. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University In State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryROIStateOnline
1 Indiana State University $19,000 $82,000 332.00%INYes
2 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh $29,168 $87,400 200.00%WIYes
3 University of Dayton $33,600 $109,932 227.00%OHYes
4 Saint Mary's College of California $40,608 $117,200 189.00%CAYes
5 Nova Southeastern University $44,351 $90,756 105.00%FLYes
6 University of Colorado Denver $47,102 $108,246 130.00%COYes
7 Clarkson University $59,032 $70,017 19.00%NYYes
8 Temple University $60,000 $95,989 60.00%PAYes
9 Texas Christian University $115,380 $107,543 -7.00%TXYes

What is the Average ROI for Online MBA Programs in Education?

Choosing an online MBA program requires more than a glance at the school’s reputation or curriculum. The return on investment (ROI) should take center stage in your evaluation. This measurement reveals the potential value derived from your tuition investment, putting key factors such as starting salary and career progression under the microscope.

By scrutinizing the ROI, you’re not just making a decision—you’re making an informed one. This approach will ensure the selection of an MBA program that provides the most bang for your buck. Checking the ROI might not be an afterthought; it could be the game-changer in your MBA journey.

For MBA programs in across the U.S., the ROI ranges from -7% to 332%.The lowest MBA ROI of -7% is from the program at Texas Christian University.The highest MBA ROI of 332% is offered by Indiana State University.On average, MBA programs across the U.S. have an ROI of 196%.

ROI for Online MBA Programs in Education Programs Table

Easily sort the interactive table to find the best Education MBA programs by ROI to find and to compare MBA programs. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
2 University of Dayton 227.00% $33,600 $109,932OHYes
3 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 200.00% $29,168 $87,400WIYes
4 Saint Mary's College of California 189.00% $40,608 $117,200CAYes
5 University of Colorado Denver 130.00% $47,102 $108,246COYes
6 Nova Southeastern University 105.00% $44,351 $90,756FLYes
7 Temple University 60.00% $60,000 $95,989PAYes
8 Clarkson University 19.00% $59,032 $70,017NYYes

ROI for Online MBA Programs

  • Average: 196%
  • Lowest: -7%
  • Highest: 332%

10 Highest ROI for Online MBA Programs in Education

  1. Indiana State University - 332.00%
  2. University of Dayton - 227.00%
  3. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - 200.00%
  4. Saint Mary's College of California - 189.00%
  5. University of Colorado Denver - 130.00%
  6. Nova Southeastern University - 105.00%
  7. Temple University - 60.00%
  8. Clarkson University - 19.00%

10 Lowest ROI for Online MBA Programs in Education

  1. Clarkson University - 19.00%
  2. Temple University - 60.00%
  3. Nova Southeastern University - 105.00%
  4. University of Colorado Denver - 130.00%
  5. Saint Mary's College of California - 189.00%
  6. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - 200.00%
  7. University of Dayton - 227.00%
  8. Indiana State University - 332.00%

What is the Average GMAT Score Needed for an Online MBA Program in Education?

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized examination used by MBA schools to assess their applicant pool. The test is strategically designed to measure an applicant’s analytical, verbal, writing and mathematical skills. The GMAT is used as a predictor of success in MBA programs and tests one’s ability to successfully handle the advanced quantitative and qualitative study of business and management.

The average GMAT scores full-time MBA programs in Education is 570 with a highest of 685 and the lowest of 450

The average GMAT score needed for a Education MBA program from an institution is between 450 from Nova Southeastern University to 685 from Indiana State University. The average GMAT scores for Education MBA programs is 570.

It’s important to note that not all MBA programs require a GMAT Score for admissions, but most reputable programs do. With that being said, if you have your eye on a list of competitive programs, it’s best to boost your GMAT Score accordingly. Outside of a solid GMAT Score, B-School admissions departments look at a candidate’s undergraduate GPA, professional experience, letters of recommendation, CV, and personal statement. A strong undergraduate performance may offset a sub-part GMAT Score. The average GMAT Score for on-campus MBA programs in Education is a 569.78 compared to an average MBA program score of 569.78. It is recommended that each B-School applicant take a GMAT diagnostic test in order to determine whether or not further study and/or a prep course is needed to boost your score.

Average GMAT Score for Online MBA Programs in Education

  • Average: 570
  • Lowest: 450
  • Highest: 685

10 Lowest GMAT for Online MBA Programs in Education

  1. Nova Southeastern University - 450
  2. University of Colorado Denver - 450
  3. University of Dayton - 542
  4. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - 550
  5. Saint Mary's College of California - 570
  6. Texas Christian University - 617
  7. Temple University - 624
  8. Clarkson University - 640
  9. Indiana State University - 685

10 Highest GMAT for Online MBA Programs in Education

  1. Indiana State University - 685
  2. Clarkson University - 640
  3. Temple University - 624
  4. Texas Christian University - 617
  5. Saint Mary's College of California - 570
  6. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - 550
  7. University of Dayton - 542
  8. Nova Southeastern University - 450
  9. University of Colorado Denver - 450

No GMAT or GRE: Best Online MBA Programs in Education

More than 233 AACSB accredited MBA programs do not require their applicants to take GMAT exam. Many well-known programs such as the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles no longer require the exam. If you are unsure where you would like to take your program, then you should take the GMAT sooner rather than later so you don’t lose time meeting the score requirement of a program.

Rank University GMAT Online College Name Based In
1 University of Wisconsin-Madison Optional Yes Wisconsin School of Business Madison, WI
2 Michigan State University Optional Yes The Eli Broad College of Business East Lansing, MI
3 The University of Georgia Optional Yes Terry College of Business Athens, GA
4 University of Massachusetts Boston No Yes College of Management Boston, MA
5 Southern Methodist University Optional Yes Edwin L. Cox School of Business Dallas, TX
6 University of St. Thomas-Minnesota No Yes Opus College of Business Minneapolis, MN
7 University of Maryland Optional Yes Robert H. Smith School of Business College Park, MD
8 The Pennsylvania State University No Yes Smeal College of Business University Park, PA
9 American University No Yes Kogod School of Business Washington, DC
10 Fordham University Optional Yes Gabelli School of Business Bronx, NY
11 University of Hartford No Yes Barney School of Business West Hartford, CT
12 The University of Michigan Optional Yes Stephen M. Ross School of Business Ann Arbor, MI
13 New Jersey Institute of Technology No Yes Martin Tuchman School of Management Newark, NJ
14 Northeastern University Optional Yes D'Amore-McKim School of Business Boston, MA
15 Washington University in St. Louis No Yes Olin Business School St. Louis, MO
16 University of California, Davis Optional Yes Graduate School of Management Davis, CA
17 University of Cincinnati Optional Yes Carl H. Lindner College of Business Cincinnati, OH
18 University of Delaware No Yes Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Newark, DE
19 Babson College Optional Yes F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business Babson Park, MA
20 Georgia State University Optional Yes J. Mack Robinson College of Business Atlanta, GA
21 The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley No Yes School of Graduate Professional Studies Malvern, PA
22 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Optional Yes Gies College of Business Champaign, IL
23 George Mason University Optional Yes School of Business Fairfax, VA
24 Xavier University No Yes Williams College of Business Cincinnati, OH
25 Queens University of Charlotte Optional Yes McColl School of Business Charlotte, NC

Alumni from Schools Offering an Online MBA in Education

The importance of networking, whether it’s by way of campus job fairs, student organization members, or faculty mentorship, should not be understated when considering an MBA program. The average MBA enrollment size has a direct impact on your studies, your job prospects, your ability to define your career goals and after graduation connections.

Every B-School has a strategy behind their enrollment sizes. If a prospective B-Student is looking for networking opportunities, wants to attend job fairs, and plans on joining student organizations, B-School enrollment size plays an important role in the decision making process. For the B-Student interested in the smaller cohort-style classroom experience and thrive with face-to-face collaboration with their professors, a manageable enrollment size is the preferred option.

For Education MBA programs, the range for full-time enrollment is between 21 and 369. For part-time enrollment, the range is between : 39.00 and : 1,570.00.

Average Enrollment for Online MBA Programs Offering an MBA in Education

  • Lowest: 21 from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • Highest: 369 from Texas Christian University
  • Average: 129 from 9 MBA Programs.

10 Online MBA Programs with the Highest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. Texas Christian University - 369
  2. Saint Mary's College of California - 143
  3. University of Dayton - 131
  4. Clarkson University - 90
  5. University of Colorado Denver - 87
  6. Indiana State University - 61
  7. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - 21

10 Online MBA Programs with the Smallest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - 21
  2. Indiana State University - 61
  3. University of Colorado Denver - 87
  4. Clarkson University - 90
  5. University of Dayton - 131
  6. Saint Mary's College of California - 143
  7. Texas Christian University - 369

Top 10 Concentrations Available from Schools Also Offering an Online Degree in Education?

Highly competitive B-Schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academic and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective concentrations. To meet the diverse needs of Education businesses, MBA programs here have risen to the challenge by offering you an array of more than 47 MBA concentrations including:

  • Education: 9
  • Corporate Finance: 9
  • Finance: 9
  • Accounting: 8
  • General Business: 8
  • Management: 8
  • Information Systems: 7
  • Data Analytics: 7
  • Marketing: 7
  • Entrepreneurship: 6

Here are the top schools offering the widest variety of concentrations to choose from:

  • David B. O’Maley College of Business: 30
  • Nova Southeastern University: 25
  • University of Cincinnati: 24
  • Suffolk University: 23
  • Drexel University: 23
  • Temple University: 23
  • University of Baltimore: 22
  • The Ohio State University: 22
  • Georgia State University: 22
  • Marquette University: 21

The Importance of MBA Accreditation for Online MBA Programs

The importance of accreditation can’t be underestimated. For many, knowing your school is accredited by the AACSB and regionally accredited by the US Department of Education is enough assurance that you will receive a quality education, where credits are more likely to transfer, and you will be qualified for loans, grants, and scholarships.

AACSB accreditation is considered to be the gold standard in business school credentialing. Established to promote high-quality business education in the U.S., AACSB members developed a stringent accreditation process. Members are held accountable for following an established business education framework set forth by the AACSB. With that comes MBA degrees conferrals that are widely recognized by Fortune 500 companies. This results in lucrative job opportunities.

Online MBA Program Options Available for Education

Options for earning your Education MBA have never been more flexible. Education MBA programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your MBA, no matter your life situation or schedule.

There are 21 Education accredited MBA programs. 2 private and 11 public schools offering Education MBA programs.

Number of Award Earned for Online MBA Programs Offering an Education Degree

The ranking of MBA programs is certainly not an exact science and plenty of subjective reasoning and biases come into play. We offer insights into ranking as another way to evaluate a potential MBA program.

Of the 21 accredited MBA programs offered in Education, 19 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication MBAGuide, PQ, US News, BW, Economist, Forbes and FT garnering an award as one of the best MBA programs in the country.

  • Temple University: 6
  • Texas Christian University: 5
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh: 1
  • Saint Mary’s College of California: 1
  • University of Dayton: 1
  • Indiana State University: 1
  • University of Colorado Denver: 1
  • Clarkson University: 1

Publications and the number of awards granted for an MBA degree in Education :

  • MBAGuide: 8
  • US News: 2
  • BW: 1
  • Economist: 2
  • Forbes: 1
  • FT: 1

How We Rank the Best Online MBA Programs in Education

MBAGuide.org employs a comprehensive ranking methodology that combines quantitative data (80% of the score) with qualitative assessments (20%) to evaluate MBA programs. The quantitative component considers factors such as student-faculty ratio, tuition, enrollment, and post-graduation salaries, while the qualitative aspect incorporates editorial ratings and school reputation, providing a well-rounded view of each program’s quality and value.

Concentration-by-Concentration: Online and In-Person

Best MBA Programs by Concentration: Online and In-Person

  • Accounting – Online | In-Person
  • Actuarial Science – Online | In-Person
  • Arts – Online | In-Person
  • Business Administration – Online | In-Person
  • Communications – Online | In-Person
  • Consulting – Online | In-Person
  • Corporate Finance – Online | In-Person
  • Cybersecurity – Online | In-Person
  • Data Analytics – Online | In-Person
  • E-Commerce – Online | In-Person
  • Economics – Online | In-Person
  • Education – Online | In-Person
  • Energy – Online | In-Person
  • Engineering – Online | In-Person
  • Entrepreneurship – Online | In-Person
  • Ethics – Online | In-Person
  • Finance – Online | In-Person
  • Financial Management – Online | In-Person
  • Global Management – Online | In-Person
  • Healthcare Administration – Online | In-Person
  • Hospitality Management – Online | In-Person
  • Human Resources – Online | In-Person
  • Information Systems – Online | In-Person
  • Innovation Management – Online | In-Person
  • Insurance – Online | In-Person
  • International Business – Online | In-Person
  • Law – JD MBA – Online | In-Person
  • Leadership – Online | In-Person
  • Management – Online | In-Person
  • Manufacturing – Online | In-Person
  • Marketing – Online | In-Person
  • Non-Profit Management – Online | In-Person
  • Operations Management – Online | In-Person
  • Organizational Behavior – Online | In-Person
  • Product Management – Online | In-Person
  • Project Management – Online | In-Person
  • Public Administration – Online | In-Person
  • Quantitative Methods – Online | In-Person
  • Real Estate – Online | In-Person
  • Sports Management – Online | In-Person
  • Statistics – Online | In-Person
  • Supply Chain Management – Online | In-Person
  • Sustainability Management – Online | In-Person
  • Taxation – Online | In-Person
  • Technology Management – Online | In-Person

Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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