Online MBA

Online MBA at Arkansas State University

Public university ยท Jonesboro, Arkansas

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

Arkansas State University is a public university with graduate business programs in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Those programs run through the College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 5,741 students, alongside 9,110 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. That puts it among the 1 of 4 schools in MBA Lab's Arkansas directory listing an online MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

What to ask Arkansas State University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Arkansas State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionArkansas State University
Business schoolCollege of Business
Controlpublic
LocationJonesboro, Arkansas
Campus settingSmall city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, high research activity (R2)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment5,741
Undergraduate enrollment9,110
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Arkansas State University

Details below come from Arkansas State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Online MBA - General

Online MBA
  • Credits 33
  • Delivery Online
On length24 core credits plus 9 elective credits. Conditionally admitted students may take at most 3 credits per seven-week term. Base tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass; $50/credit hour in required fees applies on top of it, same rate for all U.S. residents.
Class scheduleSeven-week terms (five weeks in summer)

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $71,917 Median of 66 graduates working one year after completion -18% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $73,394 Median of 42 graduates working four years after completion +2% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $25,501 Median across 54 borrowers entering repayment About 0.35x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Arkansas State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Arkansas State University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Arkansas State University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How long is the Online MBA - General at Arkansas State University, and when does it meet?

The Online MBA - General requires 33 credits and is delivered fully online. 24 core credits plus 9 elective credits. Conditionally admitted students may take at most 3 credits per seven-week term. Base tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass; $50/credit hour in required fees applies on top of it, same rate for all U.S. residents. Classes meet: Seven-week terms (five weeks in summer)

What do graduates of Arkansas State University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $71,917 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Arkansas State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $73,394. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Arkansas State University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $25,501 for business master's graduates at Arkansas State University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.35x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Arkansas State University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Arkansas State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Arkansas State University a public or private institution?

Arkansas State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Arkansas State University with other schools in Arkansas?

Use a consistent rubric: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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