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Best Business Colleges for Social Mobility in the Midwest

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Best Business Colleges for Social Mobility in the Midwest lists 86 schools in the Midwest. Schools first had to sit at or above the 60th percentile on Azimuth's mobility pillar; those that qualified are ordered by the school's median earnings of all students ten years after entry, highest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page.

University of Notre Dame ranks 1st on this list, with median earnings of $99,980 for its students ten years after entry. Across the listed schools, the median earnings of all students ten years after entry ranges from $99,980 at the top to $41,592 at the bottom, with a median of $56,904.

Public institutions account for 80% of the list, or 69 of the 86 schools. College of the Ozarks posts the lowest average net price, at $6,100. Northwestern University ranks 2nd on this list and reports a Pell share of 19%.

The ranked list

86 schools in list order
RankSchoolMedian earnings, 10 years after entryAverage net priceNet price, families under $30KPell shareMobility percentile
1University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN$99,980$26,780$7,24413.7%87th
University of Notre Dame reports median earnings of $99,980 for all students ten years after entry, and sits at the 87th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (260 graduates), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (132 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (66 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($160,313), Management Information Systems and Services ($122,821), Accounting and Related Services ($115,909)

2Northwestern University · Evanston, IL$89,363$29,167$1,76418.6%89th
An average net price of $1,764 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with Northwestern University's 89th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Resources Management and Services (16 graduates)

3Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OH$87,989$41,190$19,02517.5%79th
Case Western Reserve University ranks 3rd on this list, with median earnings of $87,989 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (39 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (38 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (37 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($89,760), Finance and Financial Management Services ($85,493)

4Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO$86,182$21,786$1,71617.8%85th
Washington University in St Louis, a private nonprofit university in St. Louis, shows an 18% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants alongside median earnings of $86,182 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (181 graduates), Marketing (79 graduates), Business/Managerial Economics (65 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($185,551)

5University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI$83,648$13,138$1,04318.1%97th
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor posts an average net price of $13,138 and reaches the 97th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (598 graduates), Human Resources Management and Services (50 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($144,654), Human Resources Management and Services ($99,594)

6Missouri University of Science and Technology · Rolla, MO$82,957$16,298$10,91222.8%82nd
With median earnings of $82,957 ten years after entry, Missouri University of Science and Technology ranks 6th on this list.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (28 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other ($73,519)

7University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL$81,054$14,355$2,03823.4%98th
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reports an average net price of $2,038 for families earning under $30,000 and a 23% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Accounting and Related Services (353 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (301 graduates), Management Information Systems and Services (240 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($119,978), Management Information Systems and Services ($116,339), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($107,904)

8Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI$78,257$31,487$22,26918.4%78th
Marquette University ranks 8th on this list and reports median earnings of $78,257 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (175 graduates), Marketing (124 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (77 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: International Business ($102,306), Real Estate ($99,583), Accounting and Related Services ($99,086)

9Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI$78,198$14,182$2,04520.2%82nd
Michigan Technological University, a public university in Houghton, shows a 20% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and sits at the 82nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (13 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (13 graduates), Construction Management (13 graduates)

10University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI$73,792$17,354$4,20015.9%96th
University of Wisconsin-Madison reports median earnings of $73,792 for all students ten years after entry, alongside an average net price of $17,354.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (463 graduates), Marketing (248 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (222 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Real Estate ($120,483), Finance and Financial Management Services ($107,207), International Business ($106,783)

11Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN$72,424$14,600$5,09813.0%95th
Purdue University-Main Campus ranks 11th on this list and sits at the 95th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (221 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (155 graduates), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (147 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($93,976), Accounting and Related Services ($90,119), Finance and Financial Management Services ($85,924)

12Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL$71,530$36,079$28,99223.8%77th
An average net price of $28,992 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with Loyola University Chicago's median earnings of $71,530 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (170 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (146 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (121 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($103,884), Accounting and Related Services ($97,667), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($89,745)

13Illinois Wesleyan University · Bloomington, IL$70,871$28,199$17,73226.3%81st
Illinois Wesleyan University reports median earnings of $70,871 for all students ten years after entry, and an average net price of $17,732 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (37 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (29 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (20 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($101,609), Accounting and Related Services ($97,022)

14University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN$69,020$16,778$6,64217.6%96th
A public university in Minneapolis, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits at the 96th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (328 graduates), Marketing (210 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (140 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($98,279), Accounting and Related Services ($96,109), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($90,284)

15DePaul University · Chicago, IL$68,751$30,902$27,35931.8%86th
DePaul University ranks 15th on this list, with median earnings of $68,751 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (247 graduates), Marketing (177 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (172 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($94,197), Finance and Financial Management Services ($93,719), Accounting and Related Services ($93,592)

16University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL$68,740$10,974$7,52948.9%98th
Undergraduates at University of Illinois Chicago receive Pell Grants at a 49% share, and the school posts an average net price of $10,974.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (274 graduates), Marketing (163 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (153 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($86,088), Finance and Financial Management Services ($83,218), Marketing ($71,293)

17Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI$67,253$19,680$7,06820.1%98th
Michigan State University reports median earnings of $67,253 ten years after entry, and an average net price of $7,068 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (425 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (361 graduates), Marketing (185 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($102,017), Accounting and Related Services ($96,093), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($91,187)

18Kalamazoo College · Kalamazoo, MI$65,590$19,072$12,01925.8%81st
A private nonprofit institution in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College sits at the 81st percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (44 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business/Commerce, General ($75,260)

19University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA$64,762$22,531$15,31618.4%91st
University of Iowa ranks 19th on this list, with median earnings of $64,762 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (379 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (245 graduates), Marketing (234 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($92,767), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($91,720), Finance and Financial Management Services ($88,229)

20Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN$63,742$16,264$6,32416.8%94th
Undergraduates at Indiana University-Bloomington receive Pell Grants at a 17% share, and the school posts an average net price of $16,264.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (2,132 graduates), Human Resources Management and Services (33 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business/Commerce, General ($105,583)

21University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND$63,552$18,551$13,12617.2%76th
University of North Dakota reports median earnings of $63,552 ten years after entry, and an average net price of $13,126 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (67 graduates), Marketing (63 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (60 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($82,187), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($68,932), Finance and Financial Management Services ($65,856)

22University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO$63,403$20,268$13,84120.1%92nd
A public university in Columbia, University of Missouri-Columbia sits at the 92nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (627 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (141 graduates), Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (63 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business/Commerce, General ($84,534), Hospitality Administration/Management ($61,441)

23Iowa State University · Ames, IA$63,386$18,589$10,58218.8%92nd
Iowa State University ranks 23rd on this list, with median earnings of $63,386 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (418 graduates), Marketing (300 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (225 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($78,304), Finance and Financial Management Services ($75,360), Accounting and Related Services ($70,706)

24College of Saint Benedict · Saint Joseph, MN$63,260$26,640$12,98119.9%79th
Undergraduates at College of Saint Benedict receive Pell Grants at a 20% share, and the school posts an average net price of $26,640.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (22 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (13 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($87,159), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($78,901)

25University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN$62,616$18,743$7,25618.8%79th
University of Minnesota-Duluth reports median earnings of $62,616 for all students ten years after entry, and an average net price of $7,256 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (122 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (117 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (57 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($74,360), Marketing ($74,079), Finance and Financial Management Services ($73,979)

26North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND$62,203$15,543$9,37019.7%81st
North Dakota State University-Main Campus sits at the 81st percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $62,203 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (135 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (73 graduates), Marketing (62 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($80,522), Management Information Systems and Services ($76,527), Accounting and Related Services ($74,888)

27Illinois State University · Normal, IL$62,117$19,398$11,56832.1%94th
With a 32% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants, Illinois State University ranks 27th on this list and posts median earnings of $62,117 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (243 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (161 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (147 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($95,120), Insurance ($94,124), Construction Management ($91,017)

28University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS$61,945$18,059$12,54420.5%90th
University of Kansas, a public university in Lawrence, shows an average net price of $18,059 alongside median earnings of $61,945 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (209 graduates), Marketing (178 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (173 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($87,704), Finance and Financial Management Services ($86,453), Accounting and Related Services ($84,736)

29Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL$61,825$28,673$19,60532.2%71st
Lake Forest College reports median earnings of $61,825 ten years after entry, and an average net price of $19,605 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (53 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (30 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($98,583), Business/Commerce, General ($74,632)

30University of Wisconsin-Platteville · Platteville, WI$61,760$16,032$9,00921.1%74th
University of Wisconsin-Platteville sits at the 74th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its average net price is $16,032.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (98 graduates), Construction Management (68 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (15 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($68,982), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($66,306)

31Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH$60,409$17,339$4,88520.2%96th
Ohio State University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $60,409 ten years after entry, and an average net price of $4,885 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (813 graduates), Marketing (405 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (369 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($111,500), Management Information Systems and Services ($110,192), Finance and Financial Management Services ($97,986)

32University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La Crosse, WI$60,378$16,210$8,22414.4%85th
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks 32nd on this list, with a 14% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and median earnings of $60,378 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (192 graduates), Marketing (133 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (106 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($80,552), Accounting and Related Services ($78,296), Finance and Financial Management Services ($76,227)

33University of Michigan-Dearborn · Dearborn, MI$59,649$9,492$7,21146.2%90th
A 46% share of undergraduates receive Pell Grants at University of Michigan-Dearborn, a public university in Dearborn that posts an average net price of $9,492.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (66 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (65 graduates), Management Information Systems and Services (54 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($95,864), Finance and Financial Management Services ($85,068), Accounting and Related Services ($78,969)

34University of Missouri-Kansas City · Kansas City, MO$59,637$13,310$10,57626.4%76th
University of Missouri-Kansas City reports median earnings of $59,637 ten years after entry, and an average net price of $10,576 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (237 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (89 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($73,096), Business/Commerce, General ($63,569)

35Saint Mary's College · Notre Dame, IN$59,354$25,292$16,76023.9%80th
Saint Mary's College sits at the 80th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $59,354 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (29 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (13 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($73,449)

36Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI$58,612$9,120$4,42232.0%88th
Oakland University ranks 36th on this list, with an average net price of $9,120 and median earnings of $58,612 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Resources Management and Services (183 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (111 graduates), Marketing (76 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($88,497), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($84,052), Accounting and Related Services ($82,699)

37University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI$58,561$16,550$10,27019.6%82nd
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire posts median earnings of $58,561 ten years after entry, and its average net price is $16,550.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (175 graduates), Marketing (145 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (137 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($90,193), Accounting and Related Services ($83,018), Finance and Financial Management Services ($75,724)

38Winona State University · Winona, MN$58,532$17,503$10,22424.2%73rd
Winona State University sits at the 73rd percentile on Azimuth's mobility percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $10,224 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (108 graduates), Marketing (46 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (33 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($75,807), Accounting and Related Services ($72,768), Marketing ($70,203)

39Governors State University · University Park, IL$58,169$12,329$9,56353.6%78th
Governors State University reports a Pell share of 54% and median earnings of $58,169 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (87 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (48 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($61,223), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,562)

40University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI$58,084$17,490$10,96623.9%72nd
Ranking 40th on this list, University of Wisconsin-Stout shows median earnings of $58,084 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (196 graduates), Hospitality Administration/Management (46 graduates), Construction Management (40 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($101,758), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($68,697), General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations ($66,306)

41Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL$57,808$13,391$10,12647.3%92nd
Northern Illinois University sits at the 92nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $10,126 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (149 graduates), Marketing (125 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (122 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($86,511), Accounting and Related Services ($83,573), Marketing ($76,373)

42Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS$57,262$19,406$13,17820.7%81st
A public university in Manhattan, Kansas State University reports median earnings of $57,262 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (178 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (178 graduates), Marketing (141 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($85,396), Accounting and Related Services ($79,008), Finance and Financial Management Services ($75,705)

43Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN$56,922$19,139$12,33921.0%73rd
Minnesota State University-Mankato has an average net price of $19,139 and a Pell share of 21%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (148 graduates), Marketing (117 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (104 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($102,090), Finance and Financial Management Services ($74,852), Accounting and Related Services ($73,726)

44University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE$56,887$17,747$12,75122.8%88th
Median earnings of $56,887 ten years after entry place University of Nebraska-Lincoln 44th on this page.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (324 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (226 graduates), Marketing (150 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($96,087), Business/Managerial Economics ($83,175), Accounting and Related Services ($78,760)

45Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL$56,346$14,889$8,48332.7%88th
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports an average net price of $8,483 for families earning under $30,000, and its mobility percentile is 88th among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (300 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (77 graduates), Construction Management (26 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($69,610), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($65,403)

46Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI$56,118$16,317$12,27229.2%92nd
Grand Valley State University ranks 46th on this list, with a Pell share of 29% and median earnings of $56,118 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (325 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (260 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (179 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: International Business ($80,324), Accounting and Related Services ($80,153), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($79,324)

47Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI$55,874$17,597$12,18531.4%79th
A public university in Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University posts median earnings of $55,874 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (231 graduates), Marketing (132 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (77 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($95,721), Accounting and Related Services ($80,551), Finance and Financial Management Services ($79,906)

48University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh · Oshkosh, WI$55,548$14,305$9,23616.1%73rd
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh reports an average net price of $14,305 and sits at the 73rd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (91 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (79 graduates), Marketing (76 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($79,927), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($79,228), Human Resources Management and Services ($67,766)

49University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI$55,356$14,158$8,44025.2%88th
Median earnings of $55,356 ten years after entry place University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 49th on this list, alongside a Pell share of 25%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (222 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (190 graduates), Marketing (175 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($78,762), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($73,415), Finance and Financial Management Services ($72,928)

50Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN$55,198$11,668$5,70137.3%89th
At the 89th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, Indiana University-Indianapolis carries an average net price of $5,701 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (482 graduates), Hospitality Administration/Management (113 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (64 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($72,282), Business/Commerce, General ($70,903), Hospitality Administration/Management ($53,784)

51University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA$55,177$15,901$10,86327.4%84th
University of Northern Iowa ranks 51st on this list, with a Pell share of 27% and median earnings of $55,177 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (141 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (134 graduates), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (90 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($85,688), Real Estate ($83,592), Finance and Financial Management Services ($81,172)

52University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI$54,990$15,014$10,32932.8%90th
A Pell share of 33% and median earnings of $54,990 ten years after entry accompany University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's 90th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (299 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (223 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (126 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($78,127), Management Information Systems and Services ($76,422), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($72,507)

53Ripon College · Ripon, WI$54,902$20,216$15,71233.8%70th
Ripon College, a private nonprofit institution in Ripon, reports median earnings of $54,902 ten years after entry and an average net price of $20,216.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (11 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business/Commerce, General ($61,701)

54University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, OH$54,810$25,648$17,97418.8%88th
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus posts median earnings of $54,810 ten years after entry alongside an average net price of $17,974 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (436 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (292 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (194 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($83,501), Accounting and Related Services ($75,921), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($75,398)

55Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI$54,735$8,624$2,55634.2%84th
An average net price of $8,624 and a Pell share of 34% sit alongside median earnings of $54,735 ten years after entry at Ferris State University.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (181 graduates), Construction Management (66 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (54 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($90,504), Marketing ($66,023), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($64,131)

56University of Wisconsin-River Falls · River Falls, WI$54,458$14,054$8,47220.8%72nd
University of Wisconsin-River Falls reaches the 72nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $54,458 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (173 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (28 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($73,583), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($65,509)

57Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL$54,163$12,937$6,94128.1%70th
Western Illinois University ranks 57th on this list, with an average net price of $6,941 for families earning under $30,000 and a Pell share of 28%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (73 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (37 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (19 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($85,974), Accounting and Related Services ($71,059), Human Resources Management and Services ($70,157)

58University of Nebraska at Omaha · Omaha, NE$53,909$13,441$10,53434.6%85th
University of Nebraska at Omaha reports median earnings of $53,909 ten years after entry and a Pell share of 35%.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Finance and Financial Management Services (114 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (87 graduates), Marketing (66 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($68,065)

59Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI$53,562$15,273$5,26326.8%81st
Western Michigan University carries an average net price of $5,263 for families earning under $30,000 and sits at the 81st percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (277 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (239 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (194 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($75,143), Finance and Financial Management Services ($72,353), Human Resources Management and Services ($71,870)

60Wayne State University · Detroit, MI$53,493$12,766$11,09045.7%95th
Wayne State University posts a Pell share of 46% and median earnings of $53,493 ten years after entry, ranking 60th on this list.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: International Business (212 graduates), Marketing (209 graduates), Human Resources Management and Services (186 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($80,630), International Business ($79,882), Finance and Financial Management Services ($74,703)

61Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL$53,390$13,297$9,41538.8%88th
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reports median earnings of $53,390 for all students ten years after entry, and an average net price of $9,415 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Accounting and Related Services (67 graduates), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (35 graduates), Marketing (28 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($78,040), Accounting and Related Services ($70,478), Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,349)

62Beloit College · Beloit, WI$53,260$21,526$15,17629.6%81st
Beloit College, a private nonprofit institution in Beloit, sits at the 81st percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Managerial Economics (21 graduates)

63University of Michigan-Flint · Flint, MI$53,230$7,007$1,51738.6%70th
University of Michigan-Flint ranks 63rd on this list, with a 39% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and median earnings of $53,230 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (49 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (34 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (32 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($68,826), Marketing ($67,437), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($64,086)

64University of Missouri-St Louis · Saint Louis, MO$53,037$15,071$13,03118.4%70th
An average net price of $15,071 accompanies median earnings of $53,037 for all students ten years after entry at University of Missouri-St Louis.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (333 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (90 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($72,635), Business/Commerce, General ($65,373)

65Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH$52,581$21,637$15,67321.2%74th
Ohio University-Main Campus posts median earnings of $52,581 ten years after entry, and an average net price of $15,673 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (204 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (141 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (127 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($93,774), Accounting and Related Services ($84,002), Finance and Financial Management Services ($81,299)

66University of Wisconsin-Green Bay · Green Bay, WI$52,528$13,369$9,14421.8%72nd
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay sits at the 72nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a 22% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (237 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (34 graduates), Marketing (12 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($77,802), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($62,276)

67Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL$52,234$14,109$13,70955.7%80th
Northeastern Illinois University reports median earnings of $52,234 for all students ten years after entry, alongside an average net price of $14,109.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Accounting and Related Services (73 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (60 graduates), Human Resources Management and Services (55 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($69,226), Marketing ($69,011), Accounting and Related Services ($68,328)

68Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH$52,131$14,764$11,95840.5%90th
At the 90th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, Cleveland State University shows a 40% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Accounting and Related Services (99 graduates), Marketing (95 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (82 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($73,669), Accounting and Related Services ($73,476), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($67,614)

69University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI$52,021$14,559$8,83328.7%85th
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ranks 69th on this list, with median earnings of $52,021 ten years after entry and an average net price of $8,833 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (96 graduates), Marketing (35 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (20 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($64,810), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($64,760)

70Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL$51,989$12,786$9,82829.4%70th
A 29% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants coincides with median earnings of $51,989 ten years after entry at Eastern Illinois University.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (31 graduates), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (26 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (22 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($70,704), Accounting and Related Services ($66,840), Marketing ($62,994)

71Ball State University · Muncie, IN$51,833$14,940$7,83434.7%88th
Ball State University reports an average net price of $7,834 for families earning under $30,000, and median earnings of $51,833 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (174 graduates), Marketing (97 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (77 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($78,566), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($77,774), Human Resources Management and Services ($75,822)

72Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI$51,793$15,407$13,25036.6%79th
Eastern Michigan University sits at the 79th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $51,793 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (169 graduates), Marketing (112 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (78 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($87,028), Finance and Financial Management Services ($74,066), Accounting and Related Services ($70,471)

73Wichita State University · Wichita, KS$51,532$13,194$9,73430.6%73rd
Wichita State University reports median earnings of $51,532 for its students ten years after entry, and an average net price of $9,734 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (139 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (90 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (70 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($69,696), International Business ($65,366), Finance and Financial Management Services ($64,060)

74University of Toledo · Toledo, OH$50,632$17,249$13,52427.5%79th
A public university in Toledo, University of Toledo sits at the 79th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (198 graduates), Marketing (185 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (131 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($74,304), Accounting and Related Services ($74,103), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($67,516)

75Holy Cross College · Notre Dame, IN$50,416$26,728$15,37729.8%69th
Holy Cross College ranks 75th on this list, with a 30% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and median earnings of $50,416 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business/Commerce, General (15 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business/Commerce, General ($52,927)

76University of Nebraska at Kearney · Kearney, NE$50,105$16,242$13,06636.9%70th
University of Nebraska at Kearney posts an average net price of $16,242, and its graduates' median earnings reach $50,105 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (181 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($64,684)

77Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO$49,827$17,613$13,71822.0%76th
At Missouri State University-Springfield, the 76th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions coincides with median earnings of $49,827 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (181 graduates), Marketing (177 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (138 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($98,563), Insurance ($84,899), Finance and Financial Management Services ($72,227)

78University of Central Missouri · Warrensburg, MO$49,560$14,462$10,96526.8%60th
University of Central Missouri reports an average net price of $10,965 for families earning under $30,000, and median earnings of $49,560 for its students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Marketing (52 graduates), Business Administration, Management and Operations (31 graduates), Construction Management (27 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($96,186), Accounting and Related Services ($76,930), Finance and Financial Management Services ($66,897)

79Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH$49,500$15,415$11,95234.5%76th
Wright State University-Main Campus ranks 79th on this list, with a 34% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and an average net price of $15,415.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (108 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (66 graduates), Business/Commerce, General (63 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Accounting and Related Services ($73,024), Finance and Financial Management Services ($71,696), Human Resources Management and Services ($65,293)

80Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN$48,387$10,873$6,45541.6%78th
Indiana State University reports median earnings of $48,387 ten years after entry, alongside an average net price of $6,455 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Construction Management (89 graduates), Marketing (49 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (40 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($94,902), Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($92,741), Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,937)

81Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH$47,896$24,022$18,39623.1%72nd
A public university in Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus sits at the 72nd percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (128 graduates), Marketing (91 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (82 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Management Information Systems and Services ($84,838), Business Administration, Management and Operations ($79,291), Accounting and Related Services ($77,880)

82Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MI$47,107$14,085$7,69728.0%71st
Northern Michigan University posts an average net price of $14,085, and its students' median earnings reach $47,107 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (61 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (32 graduates), Construction Management (32 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Marketing ($68,157), Finance and Financial Management Services ($63,730), Accounting and Related Services ($62,901)

83Huntington University · Huntington, IN$46,672$19,310$10,79627.4%70th
Huntington University ranks 83rd on this list, with a 27% share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and median earnings of $46,672 ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (22 graduates), Marketing (8 graduates), Finance and Financial Management Services (7 graduates)

84University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH$46,600$13,946$10,41329.1%60th
University of Akron Main Campus reports an average net price of $10,413 for families earning under $30,000, and sits at the 60th percentile on Azimuth's mobility index among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (135 graduates), Marketing (99 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (68 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Finance and Financial Management Services ($74,840), Accounting and Related Services ($73,101), General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations ($70,867)

85Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH$45,388$20,787$15,28028.5%87th
Kent State University at Kent ranks 85th on this list and reports median earnings of $45,388 for all students ten years after entry.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (276 graduates), Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (239 graduates), Marketing (174 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Construction Management ($89,959), Accounting and Related Services ($71,633), Finance and Financial Management Services ($71,330)

86College of the Ozarks · Point Lookout, MO$41,592$6,100$6,38149.2%61st
College of the Ozarks, a private nonprofit institution in Point Lookout, posts an average net price of $6,381 for families earning under $30,000.

Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Business Administration, Management and Operations (34 graduates), Accounting and Related Services (14 graduates), Hospitality Administration/Management (7 graduates)

Highest four-year median earnings by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations ($47,665)

How this list is ordered

Schools first had to sit at or above the 60th percentile on Azimuth's mobility pillar; those that qualified are ordered by the school's median earnings of all students ten years after entry, highest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. The figure is the median earnings of all federally aided students at the institution who are working and not enrolled, measured ten years after entry. It does not adjust for cost or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The gap between University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University is $10,617, and the spread from the top of the list to the bottom is $58,388.