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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1021 | Young Harris CollegePrivate | Young Harris, GA | $51,699 Median Business Earnings | $19,721 | 62.6% | 41.8% |
| #1022 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | Portsmouth, OH | $51,669 Median Business Earnings | $12,310 | — | 48.1% |
| #1023 | Weatherford, OK | $51,657 Median Business Earnings | $10,987 | — | 39.7% | |
| #1024 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | Point Lookout, MO | $51,386 Median Business Earnings | $6,381 | 12.0% | 63.7% |
| #1025 | Johnson C Smith UniversityPrivate | Charlotte, NC | $51,371 Median Business Earnings | $19,940 | 45.2% | 34.3% |
| #1026 | Rocky Mount, NC | $51,246 Median Business Earnings | $16,114 | 80.2% | 42.0% | |
| #1027 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | Morrow, GA | $51,167 Median Business Earnings | $7,405 | 68.5% | 39.9% |
| #1028 | Portales, NM | $51,137 Median Business Earnings | $3,663 | 91.7% | 45.1% | |
| #1029 | Adams State UniversityPublic | Alamosa, CO | $51,111 Median Business Earnings | $9,947 | — | 39.4% |
| #1030 | Barbourville, KY | $51,079 Median Business Earnings | $12,214 | 63.1% | 32.1% | |
| #1031 | Hilo, HI | $51,010 Median Business Earnings | $8,983 | 60.6% | 48.4% | |
| #1032 | York UniversityPrivate | York, NE | $50,936 Median Business Earnings | $19,343 | 51.9% | 52.2% |
| #1033 | Baton Rouge, LA | $50,904 Median Business Earnings | $19,047 | 35.1% | 27.1% | |
| #1034 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | West Liberty, WV | $50,824 Median Business Earnings | $12,714 | 97.3% | 59.5% |
| #1035 | University Of The OzarksPrivate | Clarksville, AR | $50,789 Median Business Earnings | $14,664 | 59.5% | 51.5% |
| #1036 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | Jackson, MS | $50,604 Median Business Earnings | $22,869 | 93.2% | 50.9% |
| #1037 | Albany State UniversityPublic | Albany, GA | $50,540 Median Business Earnings | $10,693 | — | 31.1% |
| #1038 | Morehead, KY | $50,285 Median Business Earnings | $7,150 | 77.2% | 52.2% | |
| #1039 | Babson Park, FL | $50,253 Median Business Earnings | $27,801 | 69.4% | 28.0% | |
| #1040 | Cameron UniversityPublic | Lawton, OK | $50,242 Median Business Earnings | $8,752 | — | 30.7% |
