Walton College Online Program Ranked Top 10 in Nation

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The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has secured a new spot in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs ranking. The Walton College's online bachelor's business degree programs have ascended to No. 8 in the nation, advancing two spots from the previous year.

This prestigious ranking includes online business majors in accounting, finance, general business, human resources management, marketing and supply chain management.

"This recognition is a testament to our faculty's dedication and the student-focused approach we take in online education. At the Walton College, we're proud to offer programs that that provide greater access to high quality business education, " said Brent Williams, dean of the Walton College.

The U.S. News rankings are based on four categories: engagement (35%), services and technology (25%), faculty credentials and training (20%), and peer assessment (20%). Full rankings, data and detailed methodologies are available on the U.S. News website.

The Walton College's consistent performance in these rankings underscores its dedication to academic excellence and innovation in online learning. This achievement solidifies the college's reputation as a top-tier institution for business education, both in traditional and online formats.

About the Sam M. Walton College of Business: Founded in 1926, the Sam M. Walton College of Business stands as one of the largest colleges at the University of Arkansas, serving over 9,800 students across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The college holds AACSB accreditation and consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States. Walton College ranks 25th for its undergraduate business program among public colleges in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 national rankings. In addition, its undergraduate supply chain management program is recognized as the #1 program in North America by Gartner. In 2024, The Princeton Review included Walton’s M.B.A. program in its Best Business Schools list for On-Campus M.B.A. Programs.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.