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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #141 | University Of OregonPublic | Eugene, OR | $83,829 Median Business Earnings | $15,909 | 88.3% | 71.7% |
| #142 | West Lafayette, IN | $83,743 Median Business Earnings | $5,098 | 49.9% | 83.1% | |
| #143 | Trenton, NJ | $83,647 Median Business Earnings | — | — | — | |
| #144 | Avila UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $83,385 Median Business Earnings | $15,694 | 87.8% | 52.4% |
| #145 | Moraga, CA | $83,369 Median Business Earnings | $19,462 | 86.5% | 70.3% | |
| #146 | Florida State UniversityPublic | Tallahassee, FL | $83,298 Median Business Earnings | $5,938 | 24.2% | 85.6% |
| #147 | Lake Forest CollegePrivate | Lake Forest, IL | $83,289 Median Business Earnings | $19,605 | 56.8% | 77.8% |
| #148 | University Of IowaPublic | Iowa City, IA | $82,981 Median Business Earnings | $15,316 | 83.6% | 74.6% |
| #149 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | Bristol, RI | $82,832 Median Business Earnings | $29,778 | 87.7% | 68.7% |
| #150 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $82,688 Median Business Earnings | $38,691 | 65.4% | 73.5% |
| #151 | Norman, OK | $82,651 Median Business Earnings | $10,509 | 76.6% | 75.3% | |
| #152 | Howard UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $82,633 Median Business Earnings | $46,051 | 41.3% | 70.0% |
| #153 | University At AlbanyPublic | Albany, NY | $82,574 Median Business Earnings | $11,112 | 69.1% | 61.5% |
| #154 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | Westminster, MD | $82,513 Median Business Earnings | $12,210 | 77.9% | 63.3% |
| #155 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | Canton, NY | $82,269 Median Business Earnings | $13,420 | 54.3% | 79.1% |
| #156 | Regis CollegePrivate | Weston, MA | $82,096 Median Business Earnings | $21,415 | 69.8% | 72.2% |
| #157 | Santa Cruz, CA | $82,064 Median Business Earnings | $8,717 | 65.8% | 75.1% | |
| #158 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | Saint Joseph, MN | $81,968 Median Business Earnings | $12,981 | 91.5% | 77.1% |
| #159 | University Of KansasPublic | Lawrence, KS | $81,894 Median Business Earnings | $12,544 | 93.5% | 68.8% |
| #160 | Newport News, VA | $81,840 Median Business Earnings | $12,461 | 86.0% | 71.6% |
