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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1101 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | Daytona Beach, FL | $46,088 Median Business Earnings | $10,896 | 88.2% | 30.5% |
| #1102 | Williams Baptist UniversityPrivate | Walnut Ridge, AR | $46,062 Median Business Earnings | $10,733 | 83.4% | 25.6% |
| #1103 | Brookings, SD | $45,871 Median Business Earnings | $14,266 | 98.3% | 62.4% | |
| #1104 | Concord UniversityPublic | Athens, WV | $45,815 Median Business Earnings | $8,021 | 92.6% | 39.0% |
| #1105 | Mount Aloysius CollegePrivate | Cresson, PA | $45,714 Median Business Earnings | $21,530 | 82.0% | 56.9% |
| #1106 | Springfield CollegePrivate | Springfield, MA | $45,696 Median Business Earnings | $22,519 | — | 74.2% |
| #1107 | Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityPrivate | Hickory, NC | $45,534 Median Business Earnings | $18,669 | 84.6% | 47.8% |
| #1108 | Talladega CollegePrivate | Talladega, AL | $45,520 Median Business Earnings | $12,835 | 85.4% | 30.9% |
| #1109 | Allen UniversityPrivate | Columbia, SC | $45,474 Median Business Earnings | $10,553 | 72.5% | 13.3% |
| #1110 | Savannah, GA | $45,275 Median Business Earnings | $6,739 | — | 28.0% | |
| #1111 | Fayetteville, NC | $45,255 Median Business Earnings | $6,233 | 82.2% | 38.5% | |
| #1112 | Grambling, LA | $44,847 Median Business Earnings | $18,666 | 44.9% | 36.2% | |
| #1113 | Central State UniversityPublic | Wilberforce, OH | $44,662 Median Business Earnings | $19,581 | 98.6% | 22.8% |
| #1114 | Klamath Falls, OR | $44,628 Median Business Earnings | $9,085 | 95.0% | 53.8% | |
| #1115 | Grayson, KY | $44,584 Median Business Earnings | $23,241 | 60.9% | 36.7% | |
| #1116 | Texas CollegePrivate | Tyler, TX | $44,386 Median Business Earnings | $9,639 | — | 13.8% |
| #1117 | Lourdes UniversityPrivate | Sylvania, OH | $44,193 Median Business Earnings | $22,220 | 74.1% | 32.5% |
| #1118 | Baltimore, MD | $44,189 Median Business Earnings | $11,843 | 82.2% | 50.0% | |
| #1119 | Sweet Briar CollegePrivate | Sweet Briar, VA | $44,189 Median Business Earnings | $11,734 | 75.5% | 51.8% |
| #1120 | Virginia Union UniversityPrivate | Richmond, VA | $44,088 Median Business Earnings | $11,424 | 98.0% | 34.2% |
