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 | Wauwatosa, WI | $52,556 Median Business Earnings | $14,775 | — | 19.7% | |
| #1102 | Buffalo, NY | $52,556 Median Business Earnings | $14,155 | — | 21.2% | |
| #1103 | Daytona State CollegePublic | Daytona Beach, FL | $52,532 Median Business Earnings | $5,819 | — | 43.2% |
| #1104 | Durant, OK | $52,525 Median Business Earnings | $5,193 | 76.4% | 31.5% | |
| #1105 | Lander UniversityPublic | Greenwood, SC | $52,512 Median Business Earnings | $11,450 | 81.3% | 49.8% |
| #1106 | Chipola CollegePublic | Marianna, FL | $52,491 Median Business Earnings | $210 | — | 53.1% |
| #1107 | Heritage UniversityPrivate | Toppenish, WA | $52,449 Median Business Earnings | $15,114 | — | 53.7% |
| #1108 | Polk State CollegePublic | Winter Haven, FL | $52,404 Median Business Earnings | $9,446 | — | 35.3% |
| #1109 | Coker UniversityPrivate | Hartsville, SC | $52,380 Median Business Earnings | $16,789 | 94.0% | 39.5% |
| #1110 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $52,354 Median Business Earnings | $22,436 | 96.9% | 58.5% |
| #1111 | Bluffton, SC | $52,220 Median Business Earnings | $11,397 | 72.5% | 34.0% | |
| #1112 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | Atlanta, GA | $51,976 Median Business Earnings | $37,356 | 64.2% | 49.0% |
| #1113 | William Carey UniversityPrivate | Hattiesburg, MS | $51,866 Median Business Earnings | $12,224 | 60.3% | 59.8% |
| #1114 | Fort Pierce, FL | $51,808 Median Business Earnings | $2,594 | — | 44.9% | |
| #1115 | Young Harris CollegePrivate | Young Harris, GA | $51,699 Median Business Earnings | $19,721 | 62.6% | 41.8% |
| #1116 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | Portsmouth, OH | $51,669 Median Business Earnings | $12,310 | — | 48.1% |
| #1117 | Weatherford, OK | $51,657 Median Business Earnings | $10,987 | — | 39.7% | |
| #1118 | Niceville, FL | $51,535 Median Business Earnings | $3,683 | — | 38.9% | |
| #1119 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | Point Lookout, MO | $51,386 Median Business Earnings | $6,381 | 12.0% | 63.7% |
| #1120 | Johnson C Smith UniversityPrivate | Charlotte, NC | $51,371 Median Business Earnings | $19,940 | 45.2% | 34.3% |
