Online MBA cost in 2026
Online MBA costs $10,880 to $146,916 per full program in 2026, and most people pay about $40,000.
What moves the price
- The school's brand and rank change the price a lot.
- Public schools often charge less than private schools.
- In-state students can pay less at some public schools.
- The number of credits in the program sets the total.
- Fees and books can add to the posted tuition.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The range is per full program, tuition. The price usually covers tuition for all required courses. Fees, books, travel to any campus visits and tech costs can be extra. Living costs are not part of the price for most online students.
Online MBA price examples
| Example | Total tuition or range |
|---|---|
| Lowest priced in the 2024 Poets and Quants ranking (Rogers State University) | $10,880 |
| Highest priced in the 2024 Poets and Quants ranking (Carnegie Mellon Tepper) | $146,916 |
| Most programs, per Leland (2026) | $20,000 to $60,000 |
| Tuition per credit hour, per Bankrate | $250 to $2,200 |
| Top online programs, average posted tuition, per BestColleges | $29,000 to $39,000 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Leland.
Ways to pay less
- Look at public universities, where tuition is often much lower than at private schools.
- Compare the price per credit hour and the number of credits before picking a program.
- Ask about employer tuition help and scholarships.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Leland: How Much Does an MBA (Actually) Cost? [2026]
- Poets and Quants: 2024 OMBA Ranking: What It Costs To Get An Online MBA
- BestColleges: How Much Does an MBA Cost? Full Statistics
- Bankrate: MBA Cost
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Online MBA costs $10,880 to $146,916 per full program in 2026, and most people pay about $40,000. Most people pay about $40,000 per full program. The low end is $10,880 and the high end is $146,916.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The school's brand and rank change the price a lot; Public schools often charge less than private schools; In-state students can pay less at some public schools.
How can I pay less?
Look at public universities, where tuition is often much lower than at private schools. Compare the price per credit hour and the number of credits before picking a program. Ask about employer tuition help and scholarships.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 4 named price guides: Leland, Poets and Quants, BestColleges, Bankrate. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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