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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Madison, WI | $85,846 Median Business Earnings | $4,458 | 43.4% | 89.3% | |
| #42 | William & MaryPublic | Williamsburg, VA | $85,678 Median Business Earnings | $6,616 | 32.7% | 91.0% |
| #43 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | San Francisco, CA | $85,487 Median Business Earnings | $31,741 | 50.8% | 71.1% |
| #44 | Moraga, CA | $85,156 Median Business Earnings | $17,981 | 88.6% | 69.0% | |
| #45 | San Rafael, CA | $84,698 Median Business Earnings | $45,630 | 95.6% | 76.3% | |
| #46 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | Vestal, NY | $84,615 Median Business Earnings | $12,916 | 37.7% | 83.7% |
| #47 | Boston UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $84,290 Median Business Earnings | $11,453 | 10.8% | 90.0% |
| #48 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | Lewisburg, PA | $83,961 Median Business Earnings | $21,406 | 32.0% | 86.2% |
| #49 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | Fort Worth, TX | $83,783 Median Business Earnings | $15,531 | 42.6% | 85.6% |
| #50 | Troy, NY | $82,861 Median Business Earnings | $21,009 | 58.5% | 83.2% | |
| #51 | Storrs, CT | $82,191 Median Business Earnings | $13,936 | 53.9% | 83.8% | |
| #52 | Ewing, NJ | $82,140 Median Business Earnings | $12,814 | 62.1% | 85.2% | |
| #53 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | Carlisle, PA | $81,762 Median Business Earnings | $17,167 | 43.1% | 83.4% |
| #54 | New Orleans, LA | $81,664 Median Business Earnings | $20,957 | 14.6% | 88.9% | |
| #55 | Elon UniversityPrivate | Elon, NC | $81,479 Median Business Earnings | $27,108 | 67.3% | 83.0% |
| #56 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | San Diego, CA | $81,361 Median Business Earnings | $17,543 | 46.8% | 81.6% |
| #57 | Blacksburg, VA | $81,218 Median Business Earnings | $13,536 | 57.0% | 86.3% | |
| #58 | Belmont, CA | $80,840 Median Business Earnings | — | — | 31.6% | |
| #59 | American UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $80,715 Median Business Earnings | $21,176 | 47.4% | 78.5% |
| #60 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | Baltimore, MD | $80,478 Median Business Earnings | $19,154 | 76.3% | 80.5% |
