The application deadline for the online MBA programs at University of Tennessee--Martin, a public school, is rolling. Eighty-seven percent of students are already employed when they first enroll.

The application deadline for the online MBA programs at University of Tennessee--Knoxville, a public school, is rolling. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived.

University leaders say the online courses are great for students who may not fit the mold of attending school traditionally.