JWMI ranked a top 10 online MBA program

By: The Strayer University Editorial Team

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The Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI) at Strayer University was named the ninth best online MBA program by Poets&Quants for 2026.

“Preparing students for what comes next in their careers is both challenging and deeply rewarding work,” says Dr. Antoinette Farmer-Thompson, president of Strayer University. “This ranking affirms the quality of our JWMI programs and our shared commitment to helping students build strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities.”

Why this ranking actually matters

Not all rankings are created equal. A top 10 finish from  Poets&Quants, one of the most respected publications in business education, is worth paying attention to. They cover MBA programs thoroughly, critically and always with the student in mind.

Their annual ranking evaluates schools using three core criteria:

• Admissions standards: Evaluates student quality based on GPA, test scores, work experience, acceptance rates and retention.
• Academic experience: Assesses program quality through alumni ratings of faculty, peer connections and overall recommendations.
• Career outcomes: Measures graduate success by salary increases, promotions, goal achievement and professional networking.

Data comes from both school and alumni surveys – meaning real graduates are weighing in on whether the program delivered on its promises, not just the schools themselves.

JWMI’s online MBA earns a top-10 ranking

Securing a spot among the nation’s best is the direct result of JWMI’s distinct educational approach. When legendary CEO Jack Welch founded JWMI, he set out to build an MBA program based on a simple, powerful philosophy: teach actionable leadership principles that students can apply to their jobs immediately.

That commitment to real-world impact is driven by a few key factors:

Professors with real-world experience. JWMI’s faculty aren’t career academics – they’re industry leaders, entrepreneurs and executives who bring hands-on experience into the virtual classroom. They’re also highly approachable. When you have a question, you can actually reach your professor.

Learn today, apply tomorrow. Every course is designed around real business challenges, so what you learn in class can be put to work right away.

A student-first culture. JWMI measures student satisfaction using the Net Promoter Score (NPS), a standard measure of whether people would recommend something to a friend, and consistently earns scores that we are proud of.

Ready to take the next step?

A top-ranked online MBA shouldn’t require you to put your career on hold. At JWMI, flexibility and academic excellence go hand in hand.

Explore the JWMI online MBA program.