The MBA Online program at the David Eccles School of Business has been ranked No. 44 in the nation and No. 6 in the west, according to U.S. News and World Report.

The MBA Online program at the Eccles School began in Fall 2014, making this the first year it was eligible for the rankings.

“We are very pleased with the ranking of our MBA Online program, which helps students obtain a world-class MBA education regardless of their proximity to campus,” said Brad Vierig, associate dean of MBA programs and Executive Education at the David Eccles School of Business. “Our faculty create a rich learning environment that allows students to apply the lessons they learn in the classroom to the boardroom.”

The Eccles School now has three MBA programs in the top 50 across the nation, with the Executive MBA ranked No. 22 by Financial Times and the Professional MBA ranked No. 42 by Bloomberg Businessweek.

“These rankings reflect the work of our dedicated faculty who ensure they prepare our students for what’s next in their careers,” said Taylor Randall, dean of the Eccles School.

The U.S. News and World Report ranking assessed 228 schools and was based on student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology. For more information, visit usnews.com/online.