Since 1911, our purpose has been to provide world-class learning opportunities to ensure student success and improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond.
About East Tennessee State University
Opportunities Abound at ETSU
For over a century, East Tennessee State University has been on a mission to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Become part of a community of changemakers and go further with an online degree from ETSU. Taught by the same faculty known for excellence on campus, our online programs deliver career-ready skills with the convenience you need to maintain your professional schedule.
Quick Facts
Established in 1911
6 start dates per year for online students
14,000 students and counting from 80 countries and nearly every state
More than 1,200 military-affiliated students
Accreditations
East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
The College of Business and Technology at ETSU is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Fewer than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.
Accolades
- Ranked among the 2026 Best Colleges in America by Money (2026)1
- Ranked among the "Top Public Schools" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2026)2
- Ranked as the best MBA program in Tennessee by Best Value Schools (2025)3
- Ranked among the "Top Performers on Social Mobility" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2026)2
- Rated as a Tier 1 college within the top 20% for economic mobility by Third Way (2024)4
- Designated a 2026-27 Military Friendly® School with Gold distinction5
- East Tennessee State University is a public institution governed by its Board of Trustees.
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Whether you're ready to apply or just beginning to explore, ETSU makes it easy to take the next step. Browse our AACSB-accredited online MBA programs, learn about the admissions process, and discover the financial aid options available to help you get there.
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ETSU's AACSB-accredited online MBA programs are designed to advance your career on your schedule. Explore your options and find the right fit.
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Sources
- Money. "East Tennessee State University - Cost, Acceptance Rate, Outcomes." Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/east-tennessee-state-university/.
- U.S. News & World Report. "East Tennessee State University Rankings." Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/east-tennessee-state-university-3487/overall-rankings.
- Best Value Schools. "Best 15 MBA Programs in Tennessee in 2025." Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://www.bestvalueschools.org/mba-programs-in-tennessee/.
- Third Way. "2024 Economic Mobility Index." Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://www.higheredvaluemetrics.org/economic-mobility/2024.
- East Tennessee State University. "ETSU Earns Gold in 2026-27 Military Friendly® Rankings." Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-earns-gold-in-2026-27-military-friendly-rankings.