POTSDAM -- U.S. News & World Report has ranked Clarkson University's online MBA program as one of the top-40 in the nation.

Clarkson's School of Business offers both a master of business administration (MBA) and a master of science in engineering management degree online.

U.S. News released its 2016-2017 rankings of the Best Online MBA Programs, saying these schools are "the best online master's degree programs in business administration, based on factors such as admissions selectivity, reputation for excellence among peer institutions and academic and career support services offered to students."

"This ranking is an indication of the continued success of our faculty and students and the achievements that set them apart as leaders in their field," says Associate Dean of Graduate Business Programs Stephen J. Sauer. "Our commitment to enhancing our curriculum ensures that our graduates have the most relevant knowledge and skills to be stronger candidates as they enter the competitive job market. The online learning environment is developed to meet the needs of our students, allowing them to connect with their professors and classmates as if they were in the room, and providing the resources to complete their MBA without sacrifice to academic rigor."