Earning an MBA is a lifelong investment that can send your career—and salary—to new heights. The degree is known for teaching the most in-demand skills in business management, covering topics ranging from finance and entrepreneurship to marketing and analytics. Through our flagship Fortune Recommends ranking, we hope to help the next generation of leaders—who may someday run Fortune 500 companies—discover the best MBA program for their future.

Fortune wants to help future business leaders and managers navigate the business school landscape. That’s why we are releasing our best online MBA programs ranking. In total, we ranked over 90 qualified business schools that completed our questionnaire. For more specific searches, check out our ranking of the most affordable online MBAs and those not requiring GMAT/GRE scores to apply.
 

Having an MBA to your name can lead to significant professional and financial rewards, including the possibility of a six-figure salary. However, the degree is not cheap; some MBA programs cost over $250,000 in tuition. Luckily, not all programs will drain your pocketbook and cause the need to take on student loans. For this list, Fortune ranked the best online MBA programs by tuition prices provided by the universities.

If your sights are set on working at one of the “Big 4” consulting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMC—then honing your MBA in consulting is a no-brainer. Most business schools have courses that will prepare students to become consultants, but only a select few have consulting specialization or concentration programs. Using data from Fortune’s flagship ranking of the best MBA programs for 2025, this list highlights the best MBA programs with consulting concentrations.

No business can operate without its people, and key to them is a dedicated human resources team. While many MBA programs have electives for human resources learning, not many have specialized HR programs. Of the schools ranked on Fortune’s flagship list of the best MBA programs, this list showcases the best schools with human resources concentrations.

Making a difference in the world is a growing priority for businesses of all sizes, particularly surrounding social and environmental impact. Many MBA programs have courses designed to educate students at the intersection of business and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Among the schools part of Fortune’s flagship best MBA ranking, these schools allow students to specialize in ESG, sustainability, and/or social impact.

The healthcare industry is a growing behemoth, and managing it requires top-notch leadership skills. Coursework at MBA programs often seeks to address healthcare and business needs, but only select institutions have specialized healthcare management programming. Of the schools ranked on Fortune’s flagship list of the best MBA programs, this list showcases the best schools with healthcare management concentrations.

Business extends to all corners of the globe but applying skills learned at a U.S.-based MBA program to the world can be easier said than done. Most business schools do have specific coursework for those interested in combining international studies with business, but only select institutions have specialized programs. Powered by Fortune’s flagship list of the best MBA programs for 2025, this ranking highlights the best schools with international business concentrations.