Holding strong in the national rankings, Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business is home to the state’s top MBA program.

Spears Business is No. 60 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Business Schools Rankings of full-time MBA programs, released April 7. For the second consecutive year, Spears Business leads Oklahoma to land in the top 60 nationwide.

“Our continued placement in the rankings is a testament to the innovation of Spears Business faculty and staff,” said Dr. Jim Payne, Spears Business dean. “The Watson Graduate School of Management is committed to providing a high-quality, customizable educational experience.”

Five Spears Business programs, all housed in the Watson Graduate School of Management, appear in the rankings for the first time. The MBA certificate in entrepreneurship debuts at No. 38, the best placement for any Spears Business program in this edition of rankings.

These achievements follow Spears Business’ historic results in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released in January. The online bachelor’s in business programs maintained a top-10 standing at No. 9, while the online MBA climbed into the top 10 for the first time.

“We’re proud of the continued strength of our MBA programs across all three venues — full-time, hybrid and online — and the recognition they receive,” said Dr. Matt Bowler, MBA director. “I want to thank our faculty, staff and students for the hard work and commitment that drive that success. We’re excited to keep building on that strong foundation.”

U.S. News & World Report annually ranks graduate schools based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students. This year’s graduate school rankings feature more than 120 full-time MBA programs nationwide.

OSU’s Tulsa-based hybrid MBA program also continues to appear in the U.S. News & World Report part-time MBA rankings, checking in at No. 85.

All new to the rankings, OSU’s MBA certificate in information systems is No. 58, the MBA certificate in business analytics is No. 73 and the MBA certificate in finance is No. 89. The MS in accounting program makes its first appearance at No. 107.

Visit the website to learn more about the Watson Graduate School of Management, including OSU’s customizable MBA program. See the full U.S. News & World Report graduate business program rankings here.