Online MBA

Online MBA at University of Arizona

Public university ยท Tucson, Arizona

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA
  • Executive MBA

University of Arizona is a public university with graduate business programs in Tucson, Arizona. Those programs run through the Eller College of Management. The institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 3 of the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Arizona directory that do. 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 11,517 students, alongside 42,537 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, an online MBA format for remote or working students, and an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals. That puts it among the 2 of 4 schools in MBA Lab's Arizona directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Tucson in this directory - the other 2 online MBA options in Arizona are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Arizona

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, University of Arizona 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.
  • Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Eller College of Management 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

InstitutionUniversity of Arizona
Business schoolEller College of Management
Controlpublic
LocationTucson, Arizona
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA Executive MBA
Graduate enrollment11,517
Undergraduate enrollment42,537
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University 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 University of Arizona

Details below come from University of Arizona'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

Online MBA
$56,250
  • Length 14 months
  • Credits 45
  • Delivery 100% online, asynchronous
  • Meets Two sessions per fall, spring, and summer semester
What that price is$1,250 per unit x 45 required units (28 core + 17 elective) = $56,250 total, as stated directly on the program page; single flat per-unit rate with no separate out-of-state/residency rate.
On lengthAs fast as 14 months at full pace; self-paced students may take up to 4 years
Class scheduleSelf-paced weekly material and assignments; work turned in on a weekly cadence rather than fixed class times

Executive MBA

Executive MBA
$77,000
  • Length 21 months
  • Delivery In person
  • Meets One weekend per month
What that price isAll-inclusive program total, including lodging and meals during campus sessions (2026-27); no per-credit rate is published
Price includesProgram materials, most meals, hotel accommodations on all class nights, and expenses for the in-ground portion of the domestic and global business experiences
Class scheduleOne weekend a month, Friday and Saturday, at the downtown Phoenix campus
Residencies and travelA domestic business experience and a global business experience

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $115,462 Median of 184 graduates working one year after completion +32% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $143,150 Median of 212 graduates working four years after completion +24% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $41,000 Median across 144 borrowers entering repayment About 0.36x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 3 schools in MBA Lab's Arizona online MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Arizona ranks 1st by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

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 University of Arizona's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Arizona's context.

Compare with other schools in Arizona

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Arizona This page Tucson Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $115,462
Arizona State University Tempe Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $112,616
Grand Canyon University Phoenix — MBA, Online MBA $72,536

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Arizona offer?

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

How much does the Online MBA at University of Arizona cost?

University of Arizona lists $56,250 for the Online MBA. $1,250 per unit x 45 required units (28 core + 17 elective) = $56,250 total, as stated directly on the program page; single flat per-unit rate with no separate out-of-state/residency rate. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Online MBA at University of Arizona, and when does it meet?

The Online MBA takes about 14 months and requires 45 credits. As fast as 14 months at full pace; self-paced students may take up to 4 years. Classes meet: Self-paced weekly material and assignments; work turned in on a weekly cadence rather than fixed class times

How much does the Executive MBA at University of Arizona cost?

University of Arizona lists $77,000 for the Executive MBA. All-inclusive program total, including lodging and meals during campus sessions (2026-27); no per-credit rate is published. Price includes: Program materials, most meals, hotel accommodations on all class nights, and expenses for the in-ground portion of the domestic and global business experiences. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Executive MBA at University of Arizona, and when does it meet?

The Executive MBA takes about 21 months and is delivered in person. Classes meet: One weekend a month, Friday and Saturday, at the downtown Phoenix campus

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

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $115,462 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Arizona who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $143,150. 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 University of Arizona?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $41,000 for business master's graduates at University of Arizona. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.36x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Arizona's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona a public or private institution?

University of Arizona is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Tucson, Arizona. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

How do I compare University of Arizona with other schools in Arizona?

MBA Lab lists 3 schools in its Arizona online MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: 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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