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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #941 | West Palm Beach, FL | $56,394 Median Business Earnings | $25,570 | 82.0% | 55.3% | |
| #942 | San Bernardino, CA | $56,361 Median Business Earnings | $2,681 | 93.7% | 54.9% | |
| #943 | Nashville, TN | $56,347 Median Business Earnings | $15,005 | 70.1% | 34.0% | |
| #944 | Kapolei, HI | $56,227 Median Business Earnings | $7,674 | 95.3% | 49.5% | |
| #945 | Gary, IN | $56,211 Median Business Earnings | $1,419 | 73.4% | 37.4% | |
| #946 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | Bolivar, MO | $56,182 Median Business Earnings | $21,978 | 68.4% | 55.3% |
| #947 | William Peace UniversityPrivate | Raleigh, NC | $56,173 Median Business Earnings | $15,779 | 94.3% | 44.8% |
| #948 | Memphis, TN | $55,943 Median Business Earnings | $9,466 | 86.7% | 54.7% | |
| #949 | Huntingdon CollegePrivate | Montgomery, AL | $55,930 Median Business Earnings | $20,435 | 69.5% | 48.0% |
| #950 | Houston, TX | $55,887 Median Business Earnings | $16,437 | 96.9% | 22.2% | |
| #951 | Kingsville, TX | $55,873 Median Business Earnings | $10,207 | 90.9% | 41.9% | |
| #952 | Livingston, AL | $55,742 Median Business Earnings | $12,179 | 42.6% | 34.7% | |
| #953 | Missouri Valley CollegePrivate | Marshall, MO | $55,699 Median Business Earnings | $16,132 | 69.2% | 22.4% |
| #954 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | Springfield, MO | $55,690 Median Business Earnings | $16,198 | 49.2% | 65.0% |
| #955 | Buffalo, NY | $55,656 Median Business Earnings | $7,405 | 73.0% | 33.3% | |
| #956 | Rogers State UniversityPublic | Claremore, OK | $55,552 Median Business Earnings | $13,714 | — | 29.0% |
| #957 | Culver-Stockton CollegePrivate | Canton, MO | $55,517 Median Business Earnings | $17,712 | 99.1% | 39.2% |
| #958 | Jonesboro, AR | $55,514 Median Business Earnings | $10,098 | 82.3% | 55.4% | |
| #959 | Converse UniversityPrivate | Spartanburg, SC | $55,503 Median Business Earnings | $14,137 | 67.7% | 61.5% |
| #960 | Rochester UniversityPrivate | Rochester Hills, MI | $55,478 Median Business Earnings | $18,463 | 97.7% | 44.1% |
