Online MBA Class Profile
Learn in a Diverse and Interactive Online Classroom at the Carlson School of Management
Explore the make-up of the student body in the Carlson School of Management Online MBA program. Our program’s flexible curriculum appeals to motivated learners from various walks of life, allowing students to make connections and learn more about the world around them.
Geared toward working professionals and career changers, the Online MBA program embraces a diverse group of learners who are not solely students but also employees, spouses, parents, and community leaders.
We are proud of the diverse backgrounds of Carlson students.
Online MBA Class Demographics
The Ideal UMN Carlson Online MBA Candidate
The Carlson Online MBA program is designed for working professionals and career changers. Our applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed two years of work experience, including internships and graduate assistantships.
Students will be most successful if they have good time-management skills and feel comfortable collaborating in an online environment.
- Hard-working and focused on changing or improving their careers
- Committed to improving their communities and workplaces
- Looking for a flexible program that can be accomplished by working professionals
Student Profile
Name: Alycia Michels
"The flexibility to take classes and complete assignments anywhere is great. It is great that the study abroad opportunities are also available to the online and part-time program."
Average Online MBA Student Profile
The academic background and test scores of our student body are broken down below, along with some key demographics. Test scores are not required to apply, however, depending on personal qualifications, certain candidates may still be strongly recommended to submit scores to demonstrate their abilities to successfully complete the degree's academic requirements.
| Admissions Statistics | Scores |
|---|---|
| Median GRE Score | 158.5 |
| Median GPA | 3.48 |
| Average Years of Work Experience | 8.93 |
| Average Age | 34.95 |
Keep in mind these are averages and medians. Each student is different, and we support those differences at the Carlson School.
Undergraduate Majors
The distinctive academic backgrounds of Online MBA students add valuable perspectives to the program. Our curriculum attracts learners from all sorts of fields to pursue their MBA. As an online student at the Carlson School, you’ll get the opportunity to make connections with professionals from a variety of specialties in the program.
Majors | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Business | 36.5% |
| Economics | 7.7% |
| Engineering | 9.6% |
| Humanities | 1.9% |
| Science/Math | 26.9% |
| Social Sciences | 17.3% |