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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121 | Queens, NY | $85,441 Median Business Earnings | $27,787 | 83.4% | 66.1% | |
| #122 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $85,333 Median Business Earnings | $22,896 | 76.9% | 75.5% |
| #123 | Columbia, SC | $85,293 Median Business Earnings | $12,634 | 60.2% | 78.8% | |
| #124 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $85,167 Median Business Earnings | $22,501 | 75.0% | 79.5% |
| #125 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $85,150 Median Business Earnings | $28,131 | 85.4% | 76.4% |
| #126 | Columbia, MO | $85,056 Median Business Earnings | $13,841 | 78.5% | 74.9% | |
| #127 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | Carlisle, PA | $84,990 Median Business Earnings | $40,755 | 42.1% | 79.8% |
| #128 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $84,984 Median Business Earnings | $27,359 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| #129 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | Easton, MA | $84,984 Median Business Earnings | $23,605 | 66.3% | 76.0% |
| #130 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | Gettysburg, PA | $84,973 Median Business Earnings | $13,625 | 38.9% | 82.5% |
| #131 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $84,860 Median Business Earnings | $19,623 | 73.3% | 69.5% |
| #132 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | Redlands, CA | $84,817 Median Business Earnings | $28,287 | 82.7% | 67.3% |
| #133 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | Saint Peter, MN | $84,815 Median Business Earnings | $12,015 | 61.0% | 76.6% |
| #134 | Westmont CollegePrivate | Santa Barbara, CA | $84,815 Median Business Earnings | $20,899 | 77.0% | 70.3% |
| #135 | Beloit CollegePrivate | Beloit, WI | $84,668 Median Business Earnings | $15,176 | 63.0% | 71.0% |
| #136 | Pace UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $84,501 Median Business Earnings | $26,473 | 75.9% | 60.0% |
| #137 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | Orange, CA | $84,324 Median Business Earnings | $33,559 | 65.4% | 81.9% |
| #138 | Clark UniversityPrivate | Worcester, MA | $84,234 Median Business Earnings | $18,188 | 39.5% | 76.9% |
| #139 | Raleigh, NC | $84,037 Median Business Earnings | $6,382 | 41.7% | 84.8% | |
| #140 | Augustana CollegePrivate | Rock Island, IL | $83,882 Median Business Earnings | $15,787 | 62.7% | 72.9% |
