McCoy College’s Flex MBA Program jumps 22 spots in new rankings

Flex MBA ranked #1 in Texas for undergraduate GPA

SAN MARCOS, Texas — The Flex Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Texas State University’s McCoy College of Business has been ranked among the best part-time MBA programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

The program leapt 22 spots in this year’s rankings to #109 out of 299 part-time MBA programs evaluated.

McCoy College’s Flex MBA program ranked #11 in the nation and highest (#1) in Texas for students' undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) at 3.55.

Among part-time MBA programs at universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), McCoy College's Flex MBA was #17 in the nation.

Additionally, the program ranked #7 among Texas public universities (out of 19), and #10 in Texas overall among 25 part-time MBA programs in the state.

“We are proud to be recognized for the caliber of our MBA programs,” said Dr. Sanjay Ramchander, Dean of McCoy College. “Thanks to our outstanding faculty and staff, the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking of our part-time MBA program is a well-deserved recognition of our continued efforts to deliver the very best learning experience for our students. At McCoy College, we are excited about our inclusive and intellectually rigorous learning community that transforms lives and shapes the future of business."

U.S. News and World Report rankings are based on six factors: peer assessment from surveys of business school deans, part-time student ratio, part-time students total, GMAT / GRE scores, undergraduate GPA, and students’ work experience.

McCoy College’s Flex MBA is a 36-hour program with six optional concentrations, designed for the working professional. The program is customizable, allowing students to attend either full-time or part-time, with the ability to change as their needs evolve. Courses are offered exclusively in the evening during the fall and spring semesters to accommodate work schedules, available at both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses.

Visit the U.S. News & World Report website for full 2023-2024 rankings. ✯

Note: This story was updated on May 2, 2023, to reflect the additional information about rankings among Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

For more information, email Twister Marquiss, manager of marketing and communications for the McCoy College of Business, at twister@txstate.edu.

About the McCoy College of Business
Established in 1970, Texas State University’s business school officially became the McCoy College of Business in 2004 following a donation of $20 million by Emmett and Miriam McCoy. The college, which offers classes in both San Marcos and Round Rock, is accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting, and has graduated more than 43,000 alumni.