Ole Miss Online Programs Earn National Recognition From U.S. News
Business and education programs stand out in national evaluation of nearly 1,800 online degrees
OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. News & World Report has recognized four University of Mississippi online programs in business and education as among the nation's best.
The publication evaluated and ranked some 1,780 online degree programs based on overall academic quality. The Ole Miss online programs included in the survey, along with their placement among the nation's public universities, are:
- Undergraduate business, No. 12
- Master's in business administration, No. 25
- Master's in business administration for military veterans, No. 22
- Graduate education, No. 75.
The MBA program also outranks those offered at all other Mississippi institutions of higher learning.
"Our online degrees are not separate from our campus experience; they are an extension of it," said April Murphy, director of academic outreach. "The same accomplished faculty who teach on-campus also lead our online programs, ensuring students receive the same expertise, rigor and commitment to excellence."
The publication evaluated programs on engagement, services and technologies, faculty credentials and training, and peer assessments from high-ranking academic officials.
Ken Cyree (left), dean of the School of Business Administration, presents John Campbell, of Houston, Texas, with his degree during the school's Commencement ceremonies in May 2025. Photo by Sonum May/Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
"I am thrilled that the dedication of James Flanders and the UM business school faculty has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, ranking our online general business program among the top 15 in the nation," said Rich Gentry, chair and professor of management.
"This achievement reflects years of intentional effort to build a program that meets the evolving demands of today's workforce while remaining accessible and dependable for our students."
John Campbell, of Houston, Texas, has experienced that dedication while earning his MBA online from Ole Miss. He joined the MBA program while his son was studying biomedical engineering at the university and completed it in May 2025.
Enrolling in the program was one of the best decisions of his life, Campbell said.
"Each class provided a lens through which I look at business, relationships and life," he said. "Coming from a technology background, most of this material was new to me. The program afforded me the knowledge and confidence to start a business with my wife."
Campbell credited the professors of the program as supportive and engaging.
"They demonstrate passion for the curriculum and treat the online class environment similar to in-person with their interactions both within the coursework and their availability throughout the day," he said.
"They care about your success in the 'classroom' but even more so about your success in your career and life."
Top: John Campbell, of Houston, Texas, earned his Master of Business Administration online from the university in May 2025. The program has been ranked in the nation's Top 25 online MBA programs among public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Photo by Sonum May/Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
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March 06, 2026