Kent State University’s Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named the No. 1 online MBA program in Ohio and No. 30 nationally in The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027.
Offered by Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, the Online MBA is the highest-ranked Ohio program on The Princeton Review’s 2027 list, and the only Ohio university ranked among the top 30.
The national recognition highlights the quality of Kent State’s online graduate business education and the university’s commitment to providing a flexible, high-quality MBA experience for working professionals.
“The college is grateful for The Princeton Review’s recognition of our high-quality online MBA program,” said Deborah Spake, Ph.D., dean of Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College. “Our outstanding faculty and industry-relevant curriculum drove the recognition as the top online MBA program in Ohio.”
Why Did Kent State’s Online MBA Rank Among the Nation’s Best?
The Princeton Review has ranked online MBA programs since 2015. For its 2027 rankings, the organization evaluated data collected during 2025-2026 from administrators at 194 institutions offering online MBA programs, along with surveys from more than 13,360 students enrolled in those programs.
The rankings consider factors including:
- Admissions standards
- Faculty credentials
- Technology infrastructure
- Graduation rates
- Career outcomes
- Student satisfaction
Together, these measures provide a broad look at both the academic quality of online MBA programs and the experiences of the students enrolled in them.
What Makes Kent State’s Online MBA Stand Out?
Kent State’s Online MBA is designed to provide students with a flexible path to advanced business education while maintaining the academic quality of Kent State University.
The program is offered through the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, which is among the top 2% of business schools worldwide to hold dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
Students in the Online MBA learn from Kent State faculty while developing knowledge and skills relevant to today’s business environment.
The 2027 Princeton Review recognition adds to the program’s national visibility. Kent State’s Online MBA is also included in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
Is Kent State’s MBA Available Online?
Yes. Kent State University’s MBA is available in an online format, giving students the opportunity to pursue graduate business education with the flexibility of online learning.
For working professionals and others who need to balance graduate education with career and personal responsibilities, the online format provides another way to earn a Kent State degree without relocating or regularly traveling to campus.
Explore Kent State’s Online MBA
Whether you’re interested in advancing in your current field, strengthening your business knowledge, or preparing for your next professional opportunity, Kent State’s Online MBA offers a flexible way to continue your education.
