UNH’s Online MBA Program Ranked Among Top 50 Nationally
The University of New Hampshire’s Online MBA program continues to rise in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning a No. 42 national ranking in the 2026 Best Online Programs list — a 13-spot jump from last year.
The UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics Online MBA tied with Babson College and Bryant University for third highest ranked program in New England and is the top-ranked program in New Hampshire.
UNH’s Online MBA jumped 13 spots to No. 42 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News rankings, tops in New Hampshire and tied for third in New England.
UNH Paul College also earned a No. 28 ranking in Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans, tied with Colorado State University and up 16 spots from last year. The veterans ranking places UNH among the top three programs in New England. UNH participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for students eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level, and 22 military veterans and active service members are currently enrolled in the program.
“This ranking reflects the strength of our MBA program in a highly competitive national field,” said Lucy Gilson, dean of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. “Being recognized nationally, including as a top program for military-affiliated students, reflects our commitment to delivering a flexible, career-focused, and accessible MBA curriculum for professionals across New Hampshire and beyond.”
Students in the UNH Paul College Online MBA program can complete their degree fully online through asynchronous courses or choose a hybrid option that combines online learning with intensive on-campus experiences in Durham, N.H. Online students benefit from the same accomplished faculty and academic and career support teams as those studying full-time on campus.
"I chose the Online/ Hybrid MBA program for its blend of flexibility and practical experience. The hybrid format has empowered me to build a solid foundation for my entrepreneurial dreams. This program inspires me to develop my skills and make a meaningful impact on small businesses in my community,” says Dj Beasley, an online MBA student and marketing and program manager at the UNH Entrepreneurship Center.
Students at UNH can pursue a general MBA or specialize in one or more of seven options: finance, analytics, sustainable global business, growth and innovation, marketing, healthcare industry, and human resource management.
“Our Online/Hybrid MBA reflects the strengths of UNH Paul graduate education — academically rigorous, AACSB-accredited, and built to meet the needs of today’s professionals,” said Victoria Parker, associate dean for graduate education and faculty administration in Paul College. “We’ve intentionally designed the program to be flexible without sacrificing engagement, with small classes, accomplished faculty, optional opportunities for on-campus intensive courses, and a curriculum that emphasizes applied learning and strategic problem-solving.”
U.S. News ranks online MBA programs based on information regarding five dimensions that contribute to the quality of those programs. These include the ability of students to engage with faculty and classmates, the academic strength of the student body and graduation rate, the program’s reputation among leaders of peer programs, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology.