GW Business Takes a Step Forward in Online Rankings

Reported by U.S. News and World Report, the GW School of Business achieves higher rankings in online graduate programs for veterans and more.

January 27, 2026

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On January 27, U.S. News and World Report released new rankings for universities across the country, revealing highly ranked online programs from the George Washington University School of Business. Since the previous year, GW Business achieved higher rankings for four different online programs in 2026:

  • Ranked #13 in Best Graduate Online Business Programs for Veterans (Up from #24 ranking in 2025)
  • Ranked #25 in Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (Up from #43 ranking in 2025)
  • Ranked #30 in Best Online Business Programs (Up from #39 ranking in 2025)
  • Ranked #33 in Best Online MBA Programs (Up from #55 ranking in 2025)

The rankings listed are calculated based on several different metrics, including engagement, expert opinion, faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, and student excellence. 

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