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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #861 | Wesleyan CollegePrivate | Macon, GA | $58,887 Median Business Earnings | $11,045 | 59.1% | 44.5% |
| #862 | Prairie View, TX | $58,847 Median Business Earnings | $12,120 | 79.3% | 43.2% | |
| #863 | Billings, MT | $58,827 Median Business Earnings | $13,927 | — | 30.0% | |
| #864 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | Troy, NY | $58,753 Median Business Earnings | $6,662 | 53.3% | 56.1% |
| #865 | California, PA | $58,711 Median Business Earnings | $13,944 | 94.3% | 51.9% | |
| #866 | Thiel CollegePrivate | Greenville, PA | $58,695 Median Business Earnings | $17,247 | 71.5% | 48.7% |
| #867 | Oakland City UniversityPrivate | Oakland City, IN | $58,663 Median Business Earnings | $13,980 | 82.5% | 65.5% |
| #868 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | Lake Charles, LA | $58,642 Median Business Earnings | $10,482 | 78.3% | 47.0% |
| #869 | Richmond, KY | $58,634 Median Business Earnings | $8,591 | 77.6% | 50.0% | |
| #870 | Valdosta, GA | $58,589 Median Business Earnings | $9,378 | 72.3% | 42.4% | |
| #871 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | Storm Lake, IA | $58,504 Median Business Earnings | $12,901 | 77.6% | 61.7% |
| #872 | Simpson UniversityPrivate | Redding, CA | $58,478 Median Business Earnings | $25,511 | 86.0% | 48.8% |
| #873 | Mary Baldwin UniversityPrivate | Staunton, VA | $58,459 Median Business Earnings | $12,717 | — | 39.3% |
| #874 | Keuka CollegePrivate | Keuka Park, NY | $58,413 Median Business Earnings | $19,368 | 68.1% | 58.4% |
| #875 | East Stroudsburg, PA | $58,406 Median Business Earnings | $15,365 | 92.0% | 43.1% | |
| #876 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | Hamburg, NY | $58,400 Median Business Earnings | $20,903 | 97.2% | 56.3% |
| #877 | Georgia Gwinnett CollegePublic | Lawrenceville, GA | $58,367 Median Business Earnings | $14,356 | 95.5% | 21.5% |
| #878 | Ohio Christian UniversityPrivate | Circleville, OH | $58,293 Median Business Earnings | $22,113 | 38.0% | 33.9% |
| #879 | Alva, OK | $58,292 Median Business Earnings | $6,439 | 65.5% | 30.3% | |
| #880 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | River Forest, IL | $58,276 Median Business Earnings | $16,795 | 92.8% | 36.5% |
