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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#1 in California | #2 in Business nationally
Economic score 0.42

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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 rate 94%

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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#2 in California | #23 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.30

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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 rate 86%

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.

#3 in California | #31 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.38

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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 rate 87%

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.

#4 in California | #37 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.49

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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 rate 70%

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.

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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#5 in California | #41 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.52

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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 rate 81%

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.

#6 in California | #50 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.66

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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 rate 70%

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.

#7 in California | #51 in Business nationally

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California

Economic score 1.67

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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 rate 93%

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.

#8 in California | #53 in Business nationally

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

Economic score 1.71

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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 rate 68%

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.

#9 in California | #60 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.80

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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 rate 71%

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.

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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#10 in California | #63 in Business nationally

San Diego State University

San Diego, California

Economic score 1.82

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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 rate 82%

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.

#11 in California | #66 in Business nationally

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California

Economic score 1.83

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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 rate 68%

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.

#12 in California | #76 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.94

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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 rate 72%

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.

#13 in California | #77 in Business nationally

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Economic score 2.00

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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 rate 74%

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.

#14 in California | #83 in Business nationally

San Jose State University

San Jose, California

Economic score 2.11

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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 rate 76%

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.

#15 in California | #85 in Business nationally
Economic score 2.12

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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 rate 83%

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.

#16 in California | #93 in Business nationally
Economic score 2.18

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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 rate 69%

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.

#17 in California | #96 in Business nationally
Economic score 2.21

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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 rate 78%

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.

#18 in California | #100 in Business nationally
Economic score 2.22

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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 rate 72%

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.

#19 in California | #107 in Business nationally
Economic score 2.27

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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 rate 70%

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.

#20 in California | #111 in Business nationally
Economic score 2.29

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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 rate 61%

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.

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