Longwood University

01/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2025 16:34

Longwood online MBA program ranked among top half nationally by U.S. News & World Report

Based on the strength of its affordability and top-notch faculty, Longwood's Online MBA program maintains a robust national ranking, according to a just-released U.S. News & World Report list-including ranking No. 1 in the category "Faculty Credentials and Training."

Longwood ranked No. 135 nationally in Best Online MBA Programs out of the 355 degree-granting distance-education programs surveyed, and was ranked in the top 100 nationally in Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans, landing at No. 82. The list revealed Longwood has the sixth-highest-ranked program in Virginia and ranks No. 2 in affordability among the ranked programs in the commonwealth.

Notably, Longwood ranked No. 1 among the 355 institutions in the category "Faculty Credentials and Training" with a perfect score of 100. In terms of affordability, Longwood came in No. 6 nationally among the ranked programs with tuition fees lower than $450 per credit.

These latest rankings underscore the two strengths of our online MBA program: It's highly affordable and has the best teachers as instructors.

Dr. Khawaja Mamun, dean of Longwood's College of Business and Economics Tweet This

"These latest rankings underscore the two strengths of our online MBA program: It's highly affordable and has the best teachers as instructors," said Dr. Khawaja Mamun, dean of Longwood's College of Business and Economics, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). "We have worked hard to make a quality education accessible to adult learners while not compromising on educational excellence. The foundation of our program is our faculty's commitment to the kind of connection and one-on-one attention that Longwood is known for."

The latest U.S. News rankings further confirm Longwood's MBA program is among the nation's most cost-effective options for students seeking a high-quality education at a competitive price. The program's innovative and rigorous curriculum, as well as its flexible online format, is ideal for working professionals.

For the 2025 Best Online MBA rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked institutions using five categories: engagement, peer assessment, faculty credentials and training, student excellence, and services and technology.