Bellevue University Ranked #4 on Forbes Advisor’s 2025 Best Online DBA Degrees List
Bellevue University’s Doctor of Business Administration program ranked #4 in Forbes Advisor’s 2025 Best Online DBA degrees. The ranking reflects the University’s approach to program structure, cost, and outcomes.
Key Facts
- Ranking: #4 Best Online DBA programs
- Source: Forbes Advisor
- Year: 2025
- Program: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Delivery: Fully online format
Ranking and Program Features
Bellevue University has been ranked #4 in Forbes Advisor’s 2025 Best Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees.
The ranking reflects Bellevue University’s approach to offering degree programs that meet cost and academic standards.
Forbes Advisor cited the program’s online format, its focus on preparing students to address business problems and its research-based doctoral project in place of a dissertation.
"We know that returning adult leaders need education that fits into their busy lives and helps them learn while leading an organization,” said Dr. Julia Cronin-Gilmore, Program Director for Bellevue University’s Doctor of Business Administration. “Our fully online DBA program is built for leaders who need flexibility. It combines academic rigor with practical application, so students can immediately use what they learn to solve real business challenges while continuing to lead in their organizations.”
Evaluation Metrics and Additional Information
Bellevue University also earned its placement based on metrics including median federal student loan debt, graduation rate and median income after graduation.
To learn more about Bellevue University’s Doctorate of Business Administration program, visit https://www.bellevue.edu/degrees/doctoral/business-administration-dba/.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).