Fisher College of Business: By The Numbers
Average Starting Compensation
(~50 incoming)
Average FT MBA Class Size
600-620
(~210 incoming)
Average FT MBA Class Size
Veteran Enrollment
Founding Year
Living Alumni
Military Grants & Scholarships
NVLF-Fisher Full-Time MBA Scholarship for Veterans
Each scholarship is valued up to $50,000 for each academic school year.
As a veteran/service member or family member, you may also be eligible for VA education benefits and/or tuition assistance (G.I. Benefits, Financial Aid, & Military/Veteran Student Aid).
Military/Veteran Application Fee
Fisher automatically waives your application fee.
Ohio G.I. Promise
Automatically qualify for in-state tuition.
Message From Admissions
The Ohio State’s military-friendly MBA programs offer a personalized curriculum and one-on-one career coaching to ensure a smooth transition and rich experience for you – increasing your value on the corporate playing field and providing you with a ready-made network. We take a deliberate approach to recruiting highly-qualified military service men and women and their family members. Military/Veteran candidates possess a unique perspective and qualities that greatly enrich our community. Get from where you are to where you want to be.
Fisher College’s MBA and Master’s Programs: Military Friendly and Nationally Ranked
The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business offers highly ranked full-time and part-time MBA programs. Strengthened by a renewed focus on career readiness, the on-campus Full-Time MBA program jumped six spots to #24 overall and rose to #8 among public colleges and universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.
The Working Professional MBA program (online or on-campus) climbed to #8 overall and #5 among public universities. The MBA rankings are the latest to showcase Fisher’s climb in graduate business education. Led by its Specialized Master in Business – Analytics degree, the college was ranked #5 among the best online master’s business (non-MBA) programs nationally earlier this year. From supply chain to HR, you can explore all of Fisher’s specialized master’s degrees that are an excellent fit for active military and veterans. Explore graduate programs.
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Resources for military-connected students
Fisher’s military-friendly MBA and specialized master’s programs offer the tools to make your career transition a smooth and rich experience. Fill out and submit the form on this page to learn more about opportunities and resources in place to help put military-connected individuals on a path to become a business leader.
Meet Our Military Alumni
Many military veterans have accelerated their transitions by attending The Ohio State University to earn their MBA.
Click their photos to learn why they decided to pursue an MBA, chose Fisher College of Business, and what they’re doing now!
A. HARDY
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
“My military career as an Infantryman provided a strong foundation in leadership, progressing from a conscientious follower to a servant leader as an NCO. To complement this with a comprehensive understanding of core business functions – specifically financials, accounting, logistics, and strategy – essential for broader organizational impact, I pursued an MBA after earning a graduate degree in Information Systems.”
What parts of the Fisher MBA program did you enjoy most and why?
"I truly enjoyed the Fisher WPMBA's unique flexibility, which is crucial for balancing my young family, a business startup, and Army Reserve commitments. While offering the richer academic experience of a traditional MBA, something not offered in an EMBA program, the format provided invaluable opportunities to collaborate on impactful research and peer-reviewed publications with faculty across Fisher, Glenn, and Engineering colleges."
How has the Fisher MBA helped in your career path?
"I've found the Fisher MBA curriculum incredibly practical, directly applicable to the challenges of growing a small business and, in some ways, speeding up the learning curve. Furthermore, the program's emphasis on academic exploration has opened doors for me to partner with The Ohio State University on potential R&D opportunities and contribute to peer-reviewed publication efforts in multiple disciplines, which has been a significant and unexpected benefit."
MBA Grad Year: 2026
Military Service: U.S. Army
Graduate University: Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Undergraduate University: Loyola University Chicago
A. HARDY
MBA STUDENT
MICHAEL LISBON
Associate - Lument
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
“I decided to pursue an MBA after the military because even though I gained a wealth of knowledge while serving, I wanted to acquire other skills would complement the soft skills that I developed in my years of service. I felt as though this was the best time to do this before seeking my next career.”
What parts of the Fisher MBA program did you enjoy most and why?
“I really enjoyed many of the leadership/human resources class such as Negotiations, High Performing Teams, Organizational Business Coaching, as well as some of the finance related classes like Financial Modeling, Real Estate Valuations and Investment Strategies. These classes not only taught me many important lessons, but I also felt like they were all very practical for my future endeavors.”
How has the Fisher MBA helped in your career path?
“Fisher offers a few different real estate focused classes that I was able to take. The real estate industry was a major interest for me, and I was able to take these classes and meet many great people in the industry. Ultimately, I was able to find a job in the Real Estate industry by taking advantage of the opportunities that Fisher has afforded to me."
MBA Grad Year: 2022
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps
Undergraduate University: Ohio State University
MICHAEL LISBON
ASSOCIATE - LUMENT
CPT ANDREW BILLISITS
Infantry Captain - U.S. Army
Why did you pursue an MBA during your military service?
“I wanted a degree to round me out, to see what else existed so that as I re-enter the Army after graduation my worldview and experience are not just military but academic, civilian, and corporate as well.”
What parts of the Fisher MBA program did you enjoy most and why?
“I opted for a STEM MBA and loved the technical aspects of the program. Fisher provides a fantastic framework to pursue an MBA focused on many emerging tech fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, and advanced Supply/Demand Modeling.”
How has the Fisher MBA helped in your career path?
“The military requests Field Grade officers to have advanced degrees, my MBA from Fisher not only fulfills the requirement but allows me to diversify myself and explore many fields not usually available to Active Duty Officers."
MBA Grad Year: 2022
Military Service: U.S. Army
Undergraduate University: United States Military Academy
What will you be doing post-graduation?
“Follow on assignment is further study at Intermediate Level Education (ILE) at the Army's Command and General Staff Officers' Course (CGSOC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS."
CPT ANDREW BILLISITS
Infantry Captain - U.S. Army
ANASTASIA FABER
Contract Specialist - Defense Logistics Agency
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
“I really wanted to up my business skills. Also, I wanted to really integrate with business professionals in a new town.”
What parts of the Fisher MBA program did you enjoy most and why?
“I really enjoyed the ability to still stay in my full-time job and complete my degree. I particularly enjoyed the case study work.”
How has the Fisher MBA helped in your career path?
“I am currently in a position where my business knowledge is an asset to my organization. I need to understand how businesses work in order to accomplish my job. I wouldn't have gotten this job without my skills from Fisher."
MBA Grad Year: 2021
Military Service: U.S. Air Force
Undergraduate University: Ashford University
ANASTASIA FABER
Contract Specialist - Defense Logistics Agency
JACOB HALLIGAN
Marketing Associate - Nestle
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
“I pursued an MBA after the military because I wanted to accelerate my transition to a business setting and leverage the network of a major university. This decision has opened lots of doors for me and shown me how to better translate my numerous military leadership opportunities and other skills into what companies are looking for in a candidate. I truly believe the Fisher MBA has given me all the tools I need to excel post-graduation.”
What parts of the Fisher MBA program did you enjoy most and why?
“Although Covid put a damper on the amount of "in-person" activities and events we could attend, I really enjoyed the smaller cohort and personal relationships with my classmates and professors. Rather than fierce competition between us, our class was always trying to help each other both academically and professionally with internship or job searches which I believe led to phenomenal outcomes for everyone. Additionally, the smaller cohort led to great accessibility with the professors, and it wasn't uncommon to email a professor at night with a question and get a response back immediately which was a tremendous resource in our busy study schedules.”
How has the Fisher MBA helped in your career path?
“The Fisher MBA has been one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life. It allowed me to sharpen the skills I learned in the military while adding new skills based in business. The friendships, networking, career services, and general esteem that OSU is held in with large companies opened doors and opportunities for me that I never would have had otherwise."
MBA Grad Year: 2022
Military Service: U.S. Coast Guard
Undergraduate University: Saint Leo University
JACOB HALLIGAN
Marketing Associate - Nestle
ANDREW SCHAEFER
Associate, Military Pathways Program - JPMorgan Chase
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