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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Best business administration colleges in California
Business administration bachelor graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $59,583 3 years after graduation. This places California graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, business administration graduates earn 5% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our business administration rankings cover 53 of the 64 programs available in California, accounting for 99% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$17,371
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$123,780
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Berkeley is a world-famous public research university in California’s bay area. It is often ranked as one of America’s Public Ivies. Undergrads at Berkeley can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, which is offered through the Haas School of Business. The school also offers undergraduate degrees in management entrepreneurship & technology; global management; and life sciences, business & entrepreneurship.
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Cost$18,766
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$85,332
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate86%
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Cost$12,426
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,854
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate87%
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Cost$4,058
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,881
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Another public university in the Cal State system, CSUDH is located in Carson, a city in greater Los Angeles. It is one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the American West. The B.S. in Business Administration degree here has 12 concentrations, including accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, international business, and more.
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Cost$7,485
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,980
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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Cost$11,159
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,830
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$29,462
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$87,767
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
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Cost$12,912
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$68,626
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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Cost$5,385
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,478
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cal State LA is a public university. It was founded in 1947 and it is represented by the Golden Eagles. The College of Business and Economics offers a bachelor of science degree in business administration that gives students a thorough introduction to financial and managerial accounting, business computer systems, macro- and microeconomics, business communications, finance, and much more.
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Cost$12,721
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$66,177
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate82%
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Cost$14,528
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$69,909
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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Cost$5,752
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,911
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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Cost$39,107
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$91,169
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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Cost$14,370
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,641
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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Cost$8,721
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,055
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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Cost$10,774
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,002
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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Cost$11,902
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,832
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate78%
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Cost$11,649
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,638
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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Cost$8,293
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,122
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$14,270
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,720
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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