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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1221 | Cheyney, PA | $44,072 Median Business Earnings | $13,585 | — | 40.6% | |
| #1222 | Cedar Crest CollegePrivate | Allentown, PA | $44,021 Median Business Earnings | $21,044 | 84.1% | 60.4% |
| #1223 | Wiley UniversityPrivate | Marshall, TX | $43,867 Median Business Earnings | $6,137 | — | 24.2% |
| #1224 | Toccoa Falls CollegePrivate | Toccoa Falls, GA | $43,864 Median Business Earnings | $20,825 | 66.0% | 43.7% |
| #1225 | Brooklyn, NY | $43,752 Median Business Earnings | $3,810 | 80.3% | 21.5% | |
| #1226 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | Jefferson City, MO | $43,632 Median Business Earnings | $20,070 | — | 20.8% |
| #1227 | Dallas, TX | $43,581 Median Business Earnings | $24,193 | — | — | |
| #1228 | Emmanuel UniversityPrivate | Franklin Springs, GA | $43,435 Median Business Earnings | $17,735 | 74.0% | 42.3% |
| #1229 | Philander Smith UniversityPrivate | Little Rock, AR | $43,163 Median Business Earnings | $13,393 | — | 30.4% |
| #1230 | Meredith CollegePrivate | Raleigh, NC | $43,035 Median Business Earnings | $17,207 | 74.2% | 70.1% |
| #1231 | Boricua CollegePrivate | New York, NY | $42,710 Median Business Earnings | $14,809 | — | 80.6% |
| #1232 | Cornell CollegePrivate | Mount Vernon, IA | $42,127 Median Business Earnings | $16,409 | 79.9% | 61.8% |
| #1233 | New Orleans, LA | $42,068 Median Business Earnings | $14,771 | 78.9% | 13.1% | |
| #1234 | Columbus, MS | $42,035 Median Business Earnings | $10,676 | 90.3% | 46.8% | |
| #1235 | Benedict CollegePrivate | Columbia, SC | $41,811 Median Business Earnings | $17,177 | 95.7% | 24.3% |
| #1236 | New Orleans, LA | $41,198 Median Business Earnings | $14,405 | 69.0% | 48.5% | |
| #1237 | Chicopee, MA | $40,897 Median Business Earnings | $8,099 | 85.3% | 68.1% | |
| #1238 | Gulf Coast State CollegePublic | Panama City, FL | $40,851 Median Business Earnings | $2,915 | — | 43.5% |
| #1239 | Orangeburg, SC | $40,484 Median Business Earnings | $16,846 | 82.6% | 36.6% | |
| #1240 | University Of MobilePrivate | Mobile, AL | $40,469 Median Business Earnings | $17,550 | 77.9% | 56.9% |
