The online MBA program at Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business has been ranked among the top programs for 2026 both regionally and globally by QS University World Rankings. The school placed 18th out of 62 programs in the North American rankings and 38th among 126 programs globally.
The methodology of the rankings focuses on four key indicators: faculty and teaching, class profile, employer reputation and class experience. The Daniels School scored substantially above average in faculty and teaching and employability, ranking 9th in both categories among North American schools. Among global programs, the Daniels School ranked 14th for employability and 24th for faculty and teaching.
The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Purdue’s Daniels School of Business offers industry-specific personalization opportunities to deliver a learning experience tailored to students’ goals. Backed by the Daniels School’s foundational intersection of STEM and business, the online MBA enables students to create value for their organization, solve complex problems and make decisions based on data.
In addition to its QS World University Rankings, the Daniels School’s program was ranked in 2025 as the #7 Best Online MBA in North America by CEO Magazine, #4 Best Online MBA in the U.S. by Forbes, and #15 Best Online MBA in the U.S. by Princeton Review.
With more than 27 years of experience providing prospective students with guidance on business programs, combined with 17 years of experience compiling international higher education league tables beginning with the QS World University Rankings, QS is uniquely placed and distinctively focused to offer insight into where the best opportunities in business education are being delivered. Visit topMBA.com to see the complete 2026 rankings.
