Rankings

Our commitment to access, excellence, impact and community makes our programs some of the best in the nation and world.
The CSU College of Business's Online MBA was ranked the best in Colorado in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks the Online MBA #1 in Colorado for Nine Consecutive Years 

  • #24 for veterans nationwide of public universities
  • #33 nationwide of public universities
  • #42 nationwide
The CSU College of Business's Online MCIS was ranked the best in Colorado in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks the Online MCIS #1 in Colorado for Eight Consecutive Years

 

  • #9 for veterans of public universities
  • #12 for veterans nationwide
  • #17 nationwide for public universities
  • #24 nationwide
The CSU College of Business's Online MBA was ranked the best Better World MBA  among large schools by COrporate Knights.

Corporate Knights Ranks College of Business Online MBA #1 Better World MBA in North America

 

  • #1 Better World MBA program for large schools in North America
  • #8 Better World MBA program for large schools worldwide
The CSU College of Business's Online MBA was ranked the 11th-best for employability in the U.S. by QS Symonds in 2025.

QS Symonds Ranks Online MBA Among Top 15 Business Programs in North America

 

  • #11 for employability in North America
  • #14 for employability worldwide
  • #27 in North America overall

CSU College of Business Rankings

Business school rankings provide more value than just comparison when evaluating programs: They measure a variety of criteria, from alumni career impacts to faculty expertise within their disciplines. Beyond the numbers, business school rankings are a great tool to identify the colleges whose strengths most align with your professional goals.  

Colorado State University's College of Business champions Business for a Better World, the belief that business education should prepare tomorrow's leaders to make practical decisions that support people and the planet in addition to profit. 

Our world-class rankings for sustainable business education, recognition for alumni employability and nationally ranked online graduate programs reflect our commitment to improving access to excellent business education and developing leaders prepared to make meaningful change in business after graduation.  

Nationally Ranked Online Graduate Programs

Online MBA

Colorado State’s Online MBA program has been ranked:

  • #1 Online MBA in Colorado (9th consecutive year from U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
  • #14 nationwide among public universities (QS Symonds, 2025)
  • #27 best for veterans among U.S. public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
  • #34 overall nationwide among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

 

Online Master of Computer Information Systems (MCIS)

Colorado State’s Online MCIS program has been ranked:

  • #1 Online Master’s in IT in Colorado (8th consecutive year from U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
  • #9 best for veterans nationwide (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
  • #14 nationwide among public universities (6th consecutive year in Top 25 from U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

 

Excel with Applied Experience

Our online graduate programs continue to be recognized among the nation’s best at preparing graduates to advance in their careers and make a meaningful impact.  

Our focus on providing applied learning experiences sets College of Business alumni apart. Our students apply concepts to real-world issues in experiences outside the classroom. We call them signature experiences because they’re a memorable addition to your degree that makes you more marketable to potential employers. 

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Global Leader in Sustainable Business Education

  • Online MBA: #1 Better World MBA in North America among large schools (Corporate Knights, 2025)
  • Online MBA: #8 Better World MBA worldwide (Corporate Knights, 2025)
  • CSU Fort Collins: #2 nationally and #3 globally in the Sustainable Campus Index (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), 2025)
    • Only college to earn Platinum sustainability rating 5+ times (AASHE, 2025)

The College is a global leader in sustainability and responsible business practices.  

Corporate Knights’ Better World MBA ranking recognizes top programs in sustainable business, and the CSU College of Business has ranked among the Top 5 in North America for five years and counting.  

The Sustainable Campus Index measures many factors, from curriculum and research to green building and engagement efforts. CSU’s position near its top affirms a university-wide commitment to global sustainability standards, integrating sustainability into curriculum across disciplines and serving as a hub for sustainability research and education. 

Learn More About Sustainable Business at CSU

Distinguished Support for Career Advancement

  • Online MBA: #11 in North America for employability (QS Symonds, 2025)

The College devotes significant resources to support professional development and student success, including an exclusive Career Management Center that provides free career support services and can help you broaden your network and connect with new opportunities.  

Learn More About Our Career Management Center

90%

Undergrad job offer rate within 180 days of graduation

55%

of students hold an internship while at the College of Business

$1M+

Scholarship funds awarded in 2025

Continuous Excellence in Business Education

Our rankings illustrate the practical value of using Business for a Better World. The CSU College of Business is a respected, recognized institution in the broader business community, and we're among the 6% of business schools worldwide to have earned AACSB accreditation

When you become a BizRam, you join a global community of 35,000+ alumni and contribute to our shared legacy of meaningful impact in business and throughout the world.  

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