Business programs across 1102 institutions produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $24,328 to $143,372. This dramatic variation in median earnings demonstrates how program selection directly impacts long-term financial outcomes, with top-tier programs delivering nearly six times the earning power of entry-level alternatives.
Leading the list is University Of Pennsylvania, achieving the highest program earnings at $149,711. The top tier also features University of California-Berkeley at $123,780 and Carnegie Mellon University at $123,200, demonstrating how elite undergraduate business programs translate into exceptional management careers and superior program outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #241 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | Elmhurst, IL | $76,306 Median Business Earnings | $17,892 | 73.6% | 70.0% |
| #242 | Siena CollegePrivate | Loudonville, NY | $76,260 Median Business Earnings | $26,417 | 69.0% | 74.7% |
| #243 | Drew UniversityPrivate | Madison, NJ | $76,232 Median Business Earnings | $15,224 | 67.8% | 70.5% |
| #244 | Willimantic, CT | $76,090 Median Business Earnings | $17,654 | 83.0% | 57.5% | |
| #245 | Oakland UniversityPublic | Rochester Hills, MI | $76,088 Median Business Earnings | $4,422 | 87.8% | 57.6% |
| #246 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $76,080 Median Business Earnings | $6,046 | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| #247 | University Of The PacificPrivate | Stockton, CA | $75,943 Median Business Earnings | $17,004 | 71.3% | 69.0% |
| #248 | Clarke UniversityPrivate | Dubuque, IA | $75,920 Median Business Earnings | $23,405 | 71.8% | 56.1% |
| #249 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | Rohnert Park, CA | $75,887 Median Business Earnings | $8,310 | 93.4% | 57.6% |
| #250 | Lowell, MA | $75,859 Median Business Earnings | $9,943 | 83.0% | 64.8% | |
| #251 | Newark, NJ | $75,805 Median Business Earnings | $10,138 | 65.1% | 72.8% | |
| #252 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $75,803 Median Business Earnings | $1,029 | 53.8% | 56.9% |
| #253 | Millsaps CollegePrivate | Jackson, MS | $75,764 Median Business Earnings | $24,215 | 43.1% | 57.1% |
| #254 | Washington, PA | $75,760 Median Business Earnings | $15,265 | 80.6% | 69.5% | |
| #255 | Cincinnati, OH | $75,756 Median Business Earnings | $17,974 | 85.3% | 75.0% | |
| #256 | The University Of TampaPrivate | Tampa, FL | $75,715 Median Business Earnings | $30,011 | 40.3% | 63.7% |
| #257 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | Cincinnati, OH | $75,632 Median Business Earnings | $26,728 | 86.4% | 68.7% |
| #258 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | Lisle, IL | $75,620 Median Business Earnings | $20,168 | 95.2% | 50.3% |
| #259 | New Britain, CT | $75,588 Median Business Earnings | $13,589 | 73.3% | 48.4% | |
| #260 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | Tacoma, WA | $75,576 Median Business Earnings | $13,609 | 78.0% | 68.6% |
