Business programs across California's 65 ranked institutions produce graduates with earnings ranging from $47,626 to $109,183 ten years after enrollment. With program outcomes varying from $28,602 to $123,780 depending on institution selection, the $13,833 earnings premium above the national average demonstrates why careful program evaluation matters significantly for career trajectories and long-term financial outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of California-Berkeley, achieving the highest program earnings at $123,780. The top tier includes University Of California-Los Angeles at $92,873 and Santa Clara University at $92,847, demonstrating how elite undergraduate business programs translate directly into exceptional median earnings and management careers that justify their positioning in California's competitive landscape.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Pomona, CA | $69,030 Median Business Earnings | $7,851 | 75.2% | 68.4% | |
| #42 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate | Irvine, CA | $68,635 Median Business Earnings | $25,431 | 66.0% | 58.3% |
| #43 | Merced, CA | $68,277 Median Business Earnings | $7,945 | 90.5% | 68.7% | |
| #44 | San Diego, CA | $67,680 Median Business Earnings | $30,999 | 83.7% | 77.2% | |
| #45 | Sacramento, CA | $67,636 Median Business Earnings | $6,501 | 94.0% | 56.3% | |
| #46 | Long Beach, CA | $67,533 Median Business Earnings | $7,183 | 46.3% | 68.9% | |
| #47 | Los Angeles, CA | $66,687 Median Business Earnings | $23,849 | 73.1% | 53.3% | |
| #48 | Santa Clarita, CA | $66,165 Median Business Earnings | $24,624 | 84.0% | 67.7% | |
| #49 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | Azusa, CA | $66,131 Median Business Earnings | $15,781 | 88.4% | 61.8% |
| #50 | William Jessup UniversityPrivate | Rocklin, CA | $65,031 Median Business Earnings | $23,123 | 93.3% | 56.0% |
| #51 | Carson, CA | $64,253 Median Business Earnings | $7,303 | 93.3% | 42.8% | |
| #52 | Fresno, CA | $64,133 Median Business Earnings | $5,105 | 95.3% | 57.0% | |
| #53 | Turlock, CA | $63,677 Median Business Earnings | $3,938 | 98.1% | 53.4% | |
| #54 | Los Angeles, CA | $62,716 Median Business Earnings | $2,877 | 91.3% | 53.0% | |
| #55 | Fullerton, CA | $61,912 Median Business Earnings | $27,991 | 33.0% | 49.4% | |
| #56 | Bakersfield, CA | $61,705 Median Business Earnings | $3,536 | 93.8% | 49.8% | |
| #57 | Arcata, CA | $60,005 Median Business Earnings | $8,483 | 98.2% | 48.5% | |
| #58 | San Diego Christian CollegePrivate | Santee, CA | $59,489 Median Business Earnings | $992 | 30.8% | 19.7% |
| #59 | Simpson UniversityPrivate | Redding, CA | $58,478 Median Business Earnings | $25,511 | 86.0% | 48.8% |
| #60 | Woodbury UniversityPrivate | Burbank, CA | $58,270 Median Business Earnings | $28,815 | 81.7% | 60.0% |
