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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Woodbury UniversityPrivate | Burbank, CA | $58,270 Median Business Earnings | $28,815 | 81.7% | 60.0% |
| #62 | Costa Mesa, CA | $58,040 Median Business Earnings | $17,225 | 62.4% | 56.8% | |
| #63 | San Bernardino, CA | $56,361 Median Business Earnings | $2,681 | 93.7% | 54.9% | |
| #64 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate | Riverside, CA | $53,101 Median Business Earnings | $44,988 | 91.5% | 59.7% |
| #65 | San Jose, CA | $48,435 Median Business Earnings | $9,730 | 84.6% | 69.2% |
