Business programs across North Carolina's 40 institutions produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $30,819 to $101,805, though the state average of $49,388 falls $6,429 below national benchmarks. This variation in program outcomes demonstrates why selecting the right undergraduate business program significantly impacts long-term management careers and median earnings potential.
Leading the list is Wake Forest University, achieving the highest program earnings at $101,805. The top tier includes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill with $96,183 earnings and Elon University at $81,479, demonstrating how premier business degree programs in the state deliver exceptional graduate outcomes that justify their positioning among North Carolina's most competitive offerings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Fayetteville, NC | $45,255 Median Business Earnings | $6,233 | 82.2% | 38.5% | |
| #42 | Meredith CollegePrivate | Raleigh, NC | $43,035 Median Business Earnings | $17,207 | 74.2% | 70.1% |
| #43 | Livingstone CollegePrivate | Salisbury, NC | $40,328 Median Business Earnings | $13,860 | 59.3% | 28.2% |
| #44 | Carolina UniversityPrivate | Winston-Salem, NC | $34,325 Median Business Earnings | $17,738 | 39.5% | 21.6% |
| #45 | Bennett CollegePrivate | Greensboro, NC | $31,133 Median Business Earnings | $27,576 | 50.7% | 25.0% |
| #46 | Warren Wilson CollegePrivate | Swannanoa, NC | $28,598 Median Business Earnings | $13,566 | 71.3% | 42.0% |
