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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #981 | Chowan UniversityPrivate | Murfreesboro, NC | $54,889 Median Business Earnings | $13,726 | 68.8% | 29.9% |
| #982 | William Woods UniversityPrivate | Fulton, MO | $54,853 Median Business Earnings | $24,014 | 71.0% | 46.8% |
| #983 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | Clinton, MS | $54,834 Median Business Earnings | $25,984 | 29.1% | 59.3% |
| #984 | Pembroke, NC | $54,828 Median Business Earnings | $7,919 | 93.3% | 43.5% | |
| #985 | Florence, AL | $54,826 Median Business Earnings | $9,741 | 87.3% | 54.9% | |
| #986 | Lafayette, LA | $54,819 Median Business Earnings | $11,157 | 87.0% | 52.6% | |
| #987 | Howard Payne UniversityPrivate | Brownwood, TX | $54,795 Median Business Earnings | $24,043 | 67.4% | 28.0% |
| #988 | Newberry CollegePrivate | Newberry, SC | $54,747 Median Business Earnings | $19,887 | 89.8% | 45.1% |
| #989 | Kettering UniversityPrivate | Flint, MI | $54,713 Median Business Earnings | $24,910 | 78.7% | 70.8% |
| #990 | Trine UniversityPrivate | Angola, IN | $54,675 Median Business Earnings | $19,661 | 85.5% | 64.4% |
| #991 | Springfield, MA | $54,577 Median Business Earnings | $24,437 | 99.6% | 45.9% | |
| #992 | New Paltz, NY | $54,525 Median Business Earnings | $10,541 | 61.6% | 71.6% | |
| #993 | Aberdeen, SD | $54,525 Median Business Earnings | $10,762 | 93.0% | 48.9% | |
| #994 | Thomas UniversityPrivate | Thomasville, GA | $54,403 Median Business Earnings | $15,640 | 38.3% | 27.5% |
| #995 | Hammond, LA | $54,248 Median Business Earnings | $10,507 | 99.3% | 45.4% | |
| #996 | Augusta, ME | $54,244 Median Business Earnings | $9,421 | — | 27.0% | |
| #997 | Mobile, AL | $54,027 Median Business Earnings | $12,657 | 71.0% | 52.7% | |
| #998 | Columbia CollegePrivate | Columbia, SC | $53,979 Median Business Earnings | $17,541 | 93.9% | 36.9% |
| #999 | Drury UniversityPrivate | Springfield, MO | $53,959 Median Business Earnings | $18,759 | — | 61.8% |
| #1000 | Bethany Lutheran CollegePrivate | Mankato, MN | $53,811 Median Business Earnings | $12,571 | 39.0% | 54.9% |
