Compare 6 Business/Commerce, General. programs in California. Average earnings: $63,754.
With top graduates earning $84,175, Business/Commerce, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Saint Mary's College of California's Business program leads with graduates earning $84,175, well above the $63,754 average across California's 6 ranked programs. California State University-Dominguez Hills follows at $72,339, demonstrating how regional publics compete directly with private institutions in producing strong career outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $84,175
Strong outcomes with 88.6% acceptance
3.8% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
7.3% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $84,175 | 174 | $23,691 | Excellent | $58,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $72,339 | 39 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Excellent | |
| #3 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $69,853 | 122 | $26,000 | Excellent | $28,208 | Manageable |
| #4 | $63,415 | 177 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $48,432 | 16 | $23,219 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #6 | Pacific Union CollegePrivate | $44,307 | 22 | $27,500 | Manageable | $23,122 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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