The UConn Online MBA program debuted at No. 33 among the best online programs in the nation, considered an honor for a program that recently entered the academic arena.

Poets & Quants, a news and ranking organization focused on graduate business education, announced the results this week. The UConn program also ranked No. 27 for career outcomes and No. 26 for academic experience.

Mia Hawlk, executive director of MBA programs, said the accolades reflect the careful work that went into creating the online program.

“When we developed the OMBA program we did so with quality of student experience and academic rigor as the guiding principles,’’ she said. “We knew that if we developed a program that maintained our already high in-person UConn MBA standards it would attract a talented pool of OMBA applicants.

“Though a large number of our students are from Connecticut, we have seen growth in our OMBA geographically and we look forward to continuing to grow our reputation nationally,’’ she said. “I remain incredibly proud of the work we have done to maintain high standards while also being accessible to such a broad audience.”

The 42-credit OMBA program currently has 226 students. This year, the program matriculated over 100 students, a 14 percent increase over last fall. The School also has another 501 students participate in the Flex MBA program, taking a mix of courses online and in person.

Poets & Quants based its rankings on salary increase and promotion during and shortly after graduation; career advising and support to students; alumni achieving their primary career goals; and opportunities for networking and professional satisfaction. Data was collected directly from alumni.

“The UConn Online MBA is designed to deliver immediate career impact,’’ said professor Redona Methasani, academic co-director of MBA programs. “Our courses emphasize practical, applied learning, empowering students to leverage their degrees for promotions and salary growth, often while still enrolled in the program.’’

She also attributed the program’s success to personalized support from the Office of Graduate Career & Professional Development and access to industry-specific career coaches, which allows students to achieve real-world results.

The UConn OMBA program launched in Fall of 2021. It offers students the ability to complete their degree quickly or at a more leisurely pace.