University of Florida home of nation’s best online business programs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The best online business programs, from undergraduate to master’s degrees, are offered at the University of Florida, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The UF Warrington College of Business’ online MBA and online bachelor’s in business are among the top 5 programs in the nation on U.S. News’ “2023 Best Online Programs” ranking, a fitting ranking for a Top 5 public university. 

“Online education is a cornerstone of the UF Warrington College of Business,” said Saby Mitra, Warrington College of Business Dean. “Our nearly 25 years in online education offerings has provided exceptional, accessible and affordable programs to our students as they prepare for their careers.”

Since U.S. News began ranking online MBA programs in 2013, the UF MBA program has been ranked among the top 5 public online MBA degree options in the nation. This year, the UF MBA Online program is No. 4 in the nation (No. 3 among U.S. publics) on U.S. News’ “Best Online MBA Programs.” UF MBA was also ranked the No. 1 online program for veterans by U.S. News for the second consecutive year. Several factors have contributed to the UF MBA Online program’s continued success, including:

• An engaging program that promotes participation and interaction with instructors and classmates. With a score of 88 points out of 100, UF MBA is the 13^th best public program for student engagement.
• The best and brightest students with proven aptitudes, ambitions and accomplishments. Scoring 94 points out of 100, UF MBA is the No. 9 program in the nation for student excellence.
• A well-respected and renowned program by academic officials and employers. UF MBA’s score of 3.8 makes it the No. 4 public program as assessed by peers.
• Graduates of UF MBA’s Professional formats, which includes the Online MBA, increase their salaries by an average of 39% within 3 months of graduation.

After five years as a project manager, Jean-Carlos “JC” Hernandez (MBA ’24) recognized that he had reached the highest level his current skill set and Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification would allow. In order to further progress as a business leader, he knew he had to familiarize himself with foundational business principles that his technical background didn’t provide. The UF MBA Online program provided Hernandez with a solution.

Since enrolling in the UF MBA Online program, Hernandez has seen an immediate return on the investment in his career.

“As a project manager I routinely interface with accountants and business-unit directors to gather information or make decisions,” he said. “Immediately after completing my accounting, statistics and professional writing courses, I observed notable improvements in my day-to-day professional life. The writing course directly improved the efficiency of my written and verbal communication while the other two courses allowed me to speak knowledgeably about specific concepts regarding expenses and business strategy. I anticipate the practical courses to come in the program will only improve my chances of leading a business unit one day or becoming an effective consultant in my field.”

In addition to its overall ranking from U.S. News & World Report, UF MBA ranked among the top programs in all four specialty subject rankings. In each of these rankings, UF MBA was the top program in the state of Florida.

• Business Analytics – No. 4 in the nation
• General Management – No. 5 in the nation
• Finance – No. 5 in the nation
• Marketing – No. 7 in the nation

To create its annual “Best Online MBA Programs” rankings, U.S. News sent surveys to the 366 schools that offer online MBAs. The rankings are based on five weighted categories: Engagement (30%) Peer Assessment (25%), Student Excellence (15%), Faculty Credentials and Training (15%), and Services and Technology (15%).

The online bachelor’s degree program in the University of Florida Heavener School of Business, offered in partnership with UF Online, was named the No. 1 program in the nation. With a score of 3.9, UF is tied with Arizona State University in the first-place position on U.S. News’ “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business.”

As the pandemic brought significant disruptions to Jessica Doten’s industry, she realized that it was time to work on a second career. With the University of Florida’s numerous online degree options and ability to attend class from anywhere she could connect to the internet, Doten (BSBA ’24) enrolled in the bachelor’s in business program and was able to pursue her dream of becoming a Gator.

For Doten, despite not being on campus, she has been able to make strong connections with her advisor and is impressed with the quality of her professors and networking opportunities.    

“The biggest assets I’ve experienced so far, the top top top of the list is my advisor. I wouldn’t be nearly as successful without his guidance,” she said. “The instructors are above and beyond as well. Their level of experience and expertise help make connections between lessons and the real world. Also, the networking opportunities are plentiful!

In addition to UF’s business bachelor’s degree ranking, UF Online was ranked No. 1 overall for both bachelor’s degree programs and bachelor’s degree programs for veterans. As highlighted by these rankings, and in parallel to its rise to the top 5 of on-campus programs, the University of Florida and the UF Warrington College of Business provide top-ranked, accessible and affordable educational excellence across all platforms. It is the highest-ranked university in Florida and is increasingly preeminent nationally.  

To create its list of best national online bachelor’s programs, U.S. News & World Report surveyed 381 schools that offer online bachelor’s degrees. The rankings were based on four weighted categories: Engagement (35%), Services and Technologies (25%), Faculty Credentials and Training (20%) and Peer Assessment (20%).

The Heavener School of Business, in partnership with UF Online, offers both an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA). Through this partnership, students benefit by being exposed to some of the nation’s top professors, elite coursework, and leadership development opportunities, while earning their degree 100% online.