Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)

Pittsburgh, PA

Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs

Average number of of work experience (years)	7.6
Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.46
Graduation rate, 2022-23	95%
Number of applicants in 2023-24	113
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	92%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	82%
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$43,351

The online business analytics master's at Carnegie Mellon requires a GMAT or GRE score to apply but waviers are avaliable. Two letters of recommendation are needed, and proof of English proficiency is needed for students who come from an undergraduate institute where English was not the sole language of instruction. There are five application rounds to apply, with deadlines in October, January, March, May, and June. Annual tuition is $43,351.

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Online MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	68
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,274
Graduation rate	95%
Acceptance rate	80%

The Tepper Online Hybrid MBA program at Carnegie Mellon University accepts the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA), but test scores can be waived upon request. If an applicant has two or more years of professional work experience, the two required letters of recommendation can also be waived. The program allows students to take fully remote courses from anywhere in the nation. The business school has 125 faculty members and an average of 34 students per course. The median base salary for fall 2023 entrants increased from $111,000 before enrolling to approximately $150,750 within a year post-graduation. The program has five application deadlines throughout the year for interested candidates. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.37, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 6.4.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	29%
Median base salary of new grads	$161,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$75,712
Median GMAT	710

The full-time, 64-credit MBA program from Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) requires one professional letter of recommendation. The school recommends applicants have between three and eight years of work experience. The program offers concentrations in business analytics, energy and sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation and product development management, and technology strategy and product management. Either TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam scores are required with exceptions. GMAT, GRE, EA scores, or approved test waivers are also required. On average, there are 50 students per core course. The deadlines to submit for fall enrollment are October 1 and May 5.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	80%
GMAT requirement	Yes
Graduation rate	95%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$145,536

Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper Online Hybrid MBA program offers nationwide remote learning opportunities. While the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA) are accepted, test scores can be waived upon request. Applicants with two or more years of professional experience can also have the two required recommendation letters waived. With 125 faculty members, the program maintains an average class size of 34 students. Fall 2023 entrants saw their median base salary rise from $111,000 pre-enrollment to about $150,750 a year after graduation. Interested candidates can choose from five application deadlines throughout the year. The average undergraduate GPA and work experience for fall 2023 enrollees were 3.37 and 6.4 years, respectively. This school ranks No. 2 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	29%
Median base salary of new grads	$161,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$75,712
Median GMAT	710

Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business offers a full-time, 64-credit MBA program requiring one professional recommendation letter. Applicants typically have three to eight years of work experience. The program offers concentrations in business analytics, energy and sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation and product development management, and technology strategy and product management. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for non-native English speakers, with some exceptions. GMAT, GRE, EA scores, or approved test waivers are also needed. Core courses average 50 students. Fall enrollment deadlines are October 1 and May 5. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) is ranked No. 18 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in energy and sustainability.

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