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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1281 | Warren Wilson CollegePrivate | Swannanoa, NC | $28,598 Median Business Earnings | $13,566 | 71.3% | 42.0% |
| #1282 | Stephens CollegePrivate | Columbia, MO | $27,947 Median Business Earnings | $9,918 | 77.2% | 42.7% |
| #1283 | Spokane, WA | $27,280 Median Business Earnings | $4,477 | — | 32.0% | |
| #1284 | Ponce, PR | $25,858 Median Business Earnings | $12,384 | 98.1% | 48.6% | |
| #1285 | Utuado, PR | $23,370 Median Business Earnings | $13,564 | 64.1% | 23.3% | |
| #1286 | Lane CollegePrivate | Jackson, TN | $23,340 Median Business Earnings | $10,904 | — | 18.4% |
| #1287 | Hato Rey, PR | $21,508 Median Business Earnings | $16,406 | — | 28.1% | |
| #1288 | Miami, FL | $21,508 Median Business Earnings | — | — | 100.0% | |
| #1289 | Johnson UniversityPrivate | Knoxville, TN | $21,052 Median Business Earnings | $17,246 | 65.1% | 56.8% |
| #1290 | Caribbean University-BayamonPrivate | Bayamon, PR | $16,977 Median Business Earnings | — | — | 42.5% |
