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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #521 | Saint Cloud, MN | $66,837 Median Business Earnings | $8,909 | 94.8% | 40.3% | |
| #522 | Ypsilanti, MI | $66,813 Median Business Earnings | $13,250 | 79.6% | 46.4% | |
| #523 | Brooklyn, NY | $66,808 Median Business Earnings | $16,876 | 72.0% | 68.8% | |
| #524 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | Moon Township, PA | $66,805 Median Business Earnings | $19,548 | 89.9% | 65.7% |
| #525 | Deerfield, IL | $66,803 Median Business Earnings | $1,242 | 100.0% | 46.1% | |
| #526 | Macon, GA | $66,797 Median Business Earnings | $10,668 | 99.7% | 25.3% | |
| #527 | Washington, DC | $66,772 Median Business Earnings | $7,928 | 99.5% | 49.3% | |
| #528 | Boca Raton, FL | $66,767 Median Business Earnings | $3,022 | 66.1% | 62.6% | |
| #529 | Cleveland, OH | $66,747 Median Business Earnings | $11,958 | 91.3% | 50.6% | |
| #530 | Champlain CollegePrivate | Burlington, VT | $66,690 Median Business Earnings | $28,885 | 82.9% | 65.2% |
| #531 | Los Angeles, CA | $66,687 Median Business Earnings | $23,849 | 73.1% | 53.3% | |
| #532 | Shenandoah UniversityPrivate | Winchester, VA | $66,673 Median Business Earnings | $24,356 | 77.0% | 66.8% |
| #533 | Steubenville, OH | $66,668 Median Business Earnings | $19,696 | 58.4% | 75.4% | |
| #534 | Platteville, WI | $66,661 Median Business Earnings | $9,009 | 89.4% | 55.8% | |
| #535 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | Brookville, NY | $66,649 Median Business Earnings | $22,019 | 86.2% | 57.1% |
| #536 | Cortland, NY | $66,644 Median Business Earnings | $12,550 | 59.8% | 68.0% | |
| #537 | University Of IdahoPublic | Moscow, ID | $66,635 Median Business Earnings | $11,270 | 75.5% | 57.3% |
| #538 | River Falls, WI | $66,634 Median Business Earnings | $8,472 | 81.7% | 57.0% | |
| #539 | Nichols CollegePrivate | Dudley, MA | $66,621 Median Business Earnings | $22,054 | 80.8% | 62.6% |
| #540 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | Lakeland, FL | $66,618 Median Business Earnings | $23,624 | 64.4% | 70.5% |
