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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | New Brunswick, NJ | $77,674 Median Business Earnings | $15,885 | 65.3% | 85.0% | |
| #82 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | Waco, TX | $77,388 Median Business Earnings | $30,674 | 51.0% | 80.2% |
| #83 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | Riverdale, NY | $77,153 Median Business Earnings | $24,024 | 78.5% | 66.0% |
| #84 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | Evanston, IL | $76,995 Median Business Earnings | $1,243 | 7.1% | 95.9% |
| #85 | Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Bloomington, IL | $76,971 Median Business Earnings | $21,011 | 45.2% | 82.5% |
| #86 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | Athens, GA | $76,829 Median Business Earnings | $7,897 | 37.2% | 87.2% |
| #87 | Minneapolis, MN | $76,799 Median Business Earnings | $7,262 | 77.0% | 84.8% | |
| #88 | George Mason UniversityPublic | Fairfax, VA | $76,553 Median Business Earnings | $12,197 | 88.8% | 69.3% |
| #89 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $76,517 Median Business Earnings | $30,742 | 86.4% | 79.8% |
| #90 | Marist CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $76,409 Median Business Earnings | $25,331 | 64.7% | 79.8% |
| #91 | Southwestern UniversityPrivate | Georgetown, TX | $76,367 Median Business Earnings | $18,791 | 39.1% | 69.3% |
| #92 | University Of UtahPublic | Salt Lake City, UT | $76,324 Median Business Earnings | $10,447 | 87.2% | 63.9% |
| #93 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $76,251 Median Business Earnings | $27,737 | 77.5% | 77.1% |
| #94 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $76,052 Median Business Earnings | $18,364 | 87.4% | 80.1% |
| #95 | East Lansing, MI | $75,865 Median Business Earnings | $8,119 | 83.9% | 82.2% | |
| #96 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $75,825 Median Business Earnings | $19,348 | 91.1% | 62.2% |
| #97 | University Of RichmondPrivate | University Of Richmond, VA | $75,689 Median Business Earnings | $11,026 | 23.3% | 87.8% |
| #98 | Columbus, OH | $75,645 Median Business Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% | |
| #99 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | Scranton, PA | $75,244 Median Business Earnings | $17,968 | 84.4% | 80.8% |
| #100 | Rochester, NY | $75,059 Median Business Earnings | $24,475 | 71.4% | 70.8% |
