What are the best part-time MBA programs in the US?

Do you want to pursue an MBA, but taking time out of your career and giving up your salary isn’t an option?

With a part-time MBA, you don’t have to quit your job to study, and you’ll get all the same benefits of a full-time MBA program, including the network, management skills, and career opportunities after graduation.

However, if you’re making the choice to pursue a part-time MBA, it’s still worth comparing the different programs on offer—they can still vary in cost, flexibility, and curriculum. Top-ranked schools are increasingly offering a part-time program alongside a flagship full-time MBA—MIT Sloan is the latest to add a flexible format, for an August 2027 intake.

So, here are the best part-time MBA programs in the US, according to the 2026 US News & World Report ranking.

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15. University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management

Cost: $1,797 per credit

The part-time MBA at Carlson School of Management allows students to participate on campus, online, and through compressed weekend study. It also offers opportunities for global experiences, intensive on-campus residencies, and 15 specializations, including AI, supply chain, and corporate finance.

As of 2026, 389 students were enrolled in the part-time MBA program, 41% of whom are women. Estimated total tuition fees for the program are $93,444, and with graduates achieving a base salary of $139,958, it offers an attractive ROI.

14. Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Cost: $961.86 per credit (in-state)

Based in downtown Indianapolis, Kelley School of Business offers an Evening MBA with hybrid online and in-person teaching, allowing students to flexibly balance work and personal commitments. The program has risen two places in the ranking since last year and has 227 enrolled students.

Students can choose from four optional majors in Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management, and tuition fees total $51,940.44 for Indiana residents and $86,856.84 for out-of-state residents.

13. University of Washington, Foster School of Business

Cost: $102,000 total

The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington offers a three-year Evening MBA taught in-person on the school’s Seattle campus. The current Evening MBA class consists of 71 students with an average age of 31, most of whom are Washington State residents.

Total program fees for the Washington Foster Evening MBA are significantly lower than other part-time MBAs on this ranking, and MBAs experienced an average salary increase of 43% after graduating.

12. Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business

Cost: $134,862 total (Evening) / $141,414 total (Weekend)

The Professional MBA (PMBA) at Rice Jones is a full in-person experience at the Houston campus, with options for evening or alternating weekend classes. Of these, the evening option is the more popular, with 93 students enrolled compared to 57 in the weekend format.

Experiential learning is a core part of the Rice Jones part-time MBA—the program includes an applied capstone project and an international consulting trip. Tuition fees vary per format, but at under $150,000 total, it’s still cheaper than the average full-time MBA.

11. Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

Cost: $2,686 per credit

Just 67 students were part of the most recent intake for the part-time MBA at Georgetown McDonough, but it’s an undeniably diverse cohort—students came from ten countries and 49% are women. The part-time MBA can be completed in as little as 24 months, but students can also stretch their studies to 60 months if necessary.

A recent redesign of McDonough’s MBA programs means the part-time MBA now includes mandatory AI courses, rather than specialist electives. Part-time students also take the same international consulting project as full-time, on-campus MBAs.

10. University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business

Cost: $2,421 per credit

Lasting 33 months, the part-time MBA program at USC Marshall School of Business is taught on campus in downtown Los Angeles, though students can choose between an evening or hybrid weekend option. The program begins with an AI foundations class and includes a 10-day international trip.

At USC Marshall, around 330 are enrolled, with the per-credit tuition fee at $2,421 each, with an estimated full program cost of $181,174.

9. Georgia Institute of Technology, Scheller College of Business

Cost: $1,708 per credit

The part-time Evening MBA at the Georgia Institute of Technology has climbed the ranking from 17th in 2024, and 10th in 2025. The school’s career services rank number one among MBA programs, and 63% of Evening MBA students change job levels after graduating.

Almost 200 students enroll in the program each year, 35% of whom are women. Georgia residents can access discounted tuition of just $1,172 per credit, though even out-of-state fees are more affordable than other comparable part-time MBAs.

8. The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

Cost: $1,574 per credit

The Max M Fisher College of Business at Ohio State offers a flexible Working Professional MBA (WPMBA) with options to complete courses on weekday evenings or weekends, in person or online.

There are 541 currently enrolled in the WPMBA across all years and formats, from 18 US states and six global countries. In-state and out-of-state tuition is priced the same, though non-resident students will pay a small surcharge for the program.

7. University of Texas, McCombs School of Business

Cost: $141,000 total

The Evening MBA at Texas McCombs has about 120 students each year, representing technology, energy, finance, healthcare, and more. Classes are held at the university’s Austin campus on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

While tuition fees for this program are high compared to similar part-time programs—and there are no discounts for in-state students—the curriculum includes multiple on-campus immersions and an international study trip.

6. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ross School of Business

Cost: $2,681 per credit

Michigan Ross’ Weekend MBA prioritizes the in-person experience, with students joining an active student community on campus—just outside of work hours. Additionally, the school focuses on ‘action-based learning’, ensuring students gain the valuable skills needed to transition industries or roles.

A full 82% of Weekend MBA students report gaining a new position between the start of the program and four months after graduating, with graduates achieving a median base salary of $137,000—which leads to a strong ROI on the program’s in-state tuition fee of $154,000.

5. University of California, Anderson School of Management

Cost: $1,903 per credit

The Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) at Anderson School of Management is consistently ranked among the top five part-time MBAs in the US. The school offers three flexible schedules, encompassing evening, weekend, and hybrid classes, as well as international study options, including global exchanges and a one-week intensive abroad in locations such as Australia, Japan, and Spain.

Perhaps because of the program’s flexibility, there’s a high proportion of women on the FEMBA—45% in the current class of 2028. There’s also considerable diversity in backgrounds, with students representing entertainment, aerospace, technology, and finance. Total fees for one year of the program are $49,478, with most students finishing in three years.

4. University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

Cost: $8,998 per credit

Dropping two places in the rankings since last year is Chicago Booth’s Part-Time MBA. Of the 859 total part-time learners at Booth, 60% choose the evening track over weekends, while 82% of weekend learners commute from outside Illinois.

For part-time MBAs at Booth, making a career pivot is a popular route; the school reports that 76% of students made the change they desired after graduating. Part-time tuition at Chicago Booth costs $8,998 per credit.

3. New York University, Stern School of Business

Cost: $3,006 per credit

Based in the heart of New York City, Stern School of Business's part-time program hosts classes on weeknights or Saturdays, offering flexibility for those with different work hours or other responsibilities. The course kicks off with three days of in-person classes, enabling students to get to know their cohort and the campus.

The most recent intake, in fall 2025, had 308 students from 31 countries. A large proportion of the class comes from the finance industry, and 48% of the class are women. The program costs $3,006 per credit, with estimated fees for students finishing the program in three years estimated at $185,804.

2. Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Cost: $8,392 per credit

Tied for first place is Kellogg School of Management, which offers an impressive evening and weekend MBA program, providing a flexible option for working professionals. While in-person classes are held in downtown Chicago, students also have the option of remote study. The course can be completed in just one to five years.

There are 863 students enrolled in the part-time MBA at Kellogg, and credits cost $8,392 each, which means costs vary depending on which track you choose. In total, the traditional part-time MBA costs $177,202, and the accelerated track costs $133,982.

1. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Cost: $4,190 per credit

Also at the top of the US News rankings is Berkeley Haas’ part-time MBA. The class intake for fall 2026 is 341 students (39% of whom are women), and students can choose evening, weekend, and flexible remote study options. The program kicks off with an in-person campus weekend, while the MBA curriculum covers ethics, data decision-making, and leading diverse teams.

Tuition for the Haas part-time MBA costs $4,190 per credit, with total fees coming to around $67,000 for one year of the program—most students finish the MBA in three years.

Data for this article was taken from the US News & World Report ranking and school websites.