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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1081 | Orangeburg, NY | $38,289 Median Business Earnings | $21,435 | 78.8% | 56.8% | |
| #1082 | Rochester UniversityPrivate | Rochester Hills, MI | $38,289 Median Business Earnings | $15,716 | 65.3% | 41.4% |
| #1083 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | Bolivar, MO | $38,289 Median Business Earnings | $22,672 | 99.7% | 51.2% |
| #1084 | Earlham CollegePrivate | Richmond, IN | $38,289 Median Business Earnings | $18,306 | 74.2% | 67.9% |
| #1085 | Houghton UniversityPrivate | Houghton, NY | $38,289 Median Business Earnings | $17,213 | 92.7% | 64.7% |
| #1086 | Tifton, GA | $38,173 Median Business Earnings | $4,191 | 77.2% | 29.1% | |
| #1087 | Brevard CollegePrivate | Brevard, NC | $38,010 Median Business Earnings | $17,493 | 39.5% | 39.0% |
| #1088 | Johnson C Smith UniversityPrivate | Charlotte, NC | $37,977 Median Business Earnings | $19,693 | 42.9% | 34.1% |
| #1089 | Columbus, MS | $37,954 Median Business Earnings | $11,376 | 100.0% | 37.8% | |
| #1090 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | Portsmouth, OH | $37,840 Median Business Earnings | $13,734 | — | 43.0% |
| #1091 | Jarvis Christian UniversityPrivate | Hawkins, TX | $37,748 Median Business Earnings | $8,342 | — | 15.1% |
| #1092 | Springfield, MA | $37,714 Median Business Earnings | $17,645 | 96.9% | 42.3% | |
| #1093 | Salem CollegePrivate | Winston-Salem, NC | $37,714 Median Business Earnings | $16,009 | 87.0% | 56.3% |
| #1094 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | West Liberty, WV | $37,705 Median Business Earnings | $13,368 | 72.1% | 60.6% |
| #1095 | San Juan, PR | $37,541 Median Business Earnings | $5,691 | 53.2% | 52.5% | |
| #1096 | Missouri Valley CollegePrivate | Marshall, MO | $37,536 Median Business Earnings | $15,550 | 52.7% | 24.5% |
| #1097 | Union UniversityPrivate | Jackson, TN | $37,366 Median Business Earnings | $24,793 | 47.2% | 70.9% |
| #1098 | University Of PikevillePrivate | Pikeville, KY | $36,988 Median Business Earnings | $11,218 | — | 39.1% |
| #1099 | Pulaski, TN | $36,954 Median Business Earnings | $10,377 | 82.7% | 35.7% | |
| #1100 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | Huntington, IN | $36,848 Median Business Earnings | $10,313 | 71.2% | 68.2% |
