San Francisco, CA · Public · LAC #6 · College of Business and Economics
2yr Earnings: $47,891
1yr: $46,360
Grads/yr: 1314
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing
Research: Urban Economics, Small Business Development, Financial Markets and Institutions
The College of Business and Economics at SFSU is distinctively positioned to leverage the university's strong focus on social justice and urban engage
SFSU is a solid regional program; while it has good local ties, it lacks the national ranking to be 'strong' in a compar
Northridge, CA · Public · LAC #8 · College of Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $41,878
1yr: $43,894
Grads/yr: 273
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Entrepreneurship
Research: Corporate Finance and Capital Markets, Financial Planning and Retirement Security, Real Estate Economics
The Finance program at CSUN is distinguished by its strong practical focus, offering extensive internship opportunities within the Los Angeles financi
CSUN's business program is solid regionally but lacks the national ranking depth to be considered 'strong' in a national
Sacramento, CA · Public · LAC #10 · College of Business
2yr Earnings: $46,389
1yr: $43,709
Grads/yr: 935
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing
Research: Financial Markets and Institutions, Corporate Governance, Real Estate Finance
The Finance program at CSU Sacramento is distinguished by its strong ties to the local financial sector and state government, offering practical exper
Sacramento State offers a competent regional program; it does not meet the threshold for 'strong' relative to top-tier p
Fresno, CA · Public · LAC #11 · Craig School of Business
2yr Earnings: $43,319
1yr: $45,488
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing
Research: Agricultural Finance and Economics, Regional Economic Development, Financial Markets and Risk Management
The Finance program at Fresno State's Craig School of Business is distinctively tailored to the Central Valley's economy, offering strong connections
CSU Fresno offers a solid regional program but lacks the national ranking or elite employer pipeline to be classified as
Los Angeles, CA · Public · LAC #13 · College of Business and Economics
2yr Earnings: $39,513
1yr: $38,833
Grads/yr: 726
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics
Research: Corporate Finance and Investment Strategies, Economic Development in Southern California, Financial Literacy and Consumer Behavior
The Finance program at Cal State LA is grounded in practical application, leveraging its location in Los Angeles to provide students with internships
Cal State LA's business program is regionally relevant but lacks the national ranking or elite feeder status to be 'stro
Arcata, CA · Public · LAC #14 · College of Business
2yr Earnings: $36,294
1yr: $32,215
Grads/yr: 110
Tracks: Business Administration (General), Finance, Management, Marketing
Research: Sustainable Business Practices, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Regional Economic Development
As part of California's first polytechnic university, Cal Poly Humboldt's Business program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application ove
Cal Poly Humboldt offers a competent, hands-on business program with strong regional relevance in agriculture and the ca
New York, NY · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Economics and Business
2yr Earnings: —
1yr: —
Tracks: Economics, Business Administration
Research: Labor Economics, Behavioral Economics, Gender and Economic Inequality
The Business Administration program at Barnard is distinctive for its integration of rigorous economic theory with a strong focus on gender, ethics, a
While Barnard has strong ties to Columbia, it lacks an independent AACSB-accredited business school; its finance offerin
Hayward, CA · Public · LAC #15 · College of Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $47,676
1yr: $49,638
Grads/yr: 800
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management
Research: Corporate Finance and Investment Strategies, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Regional Economic Development
The Finance program at CSU East Bay is a practical, career-oriented BS degree housed within the College of Business Administration, emphasizing real-w
While located in the Bay Area, the program lacks the national ranking or elite feeder status of a 'strong' program; it i
San Marcos, CA · Public · LAC #16 · Department of Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $49,520
1yr: $45,297
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing
Research: Financial Markets and Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
The Department of Business Administration at CSUSM is distinguished by its strong emphasis on practical, real-world application through the Resilient
CSUSM is a regional program; the 'strong' classification is inconsistent with its national standing.
Seaside, CA · Public · LAC #17 · Department of Business
2yr Earnings: $46,087
1yr: $45,999
Grads/yr: 265
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing
Research: Sustainable Business Practices, Coastal Tourism Economics, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
The Business program at CSUMB distinguishes itself through its unique integration of sustainability and the 'coastal learning lab,' offering a special
CSUMB's Business program is a competent offering with distinct regional strengths in sustainable business and hospitalit
San Bernardino, CA · Public · LAC #18 · College of Business and Public Administration
2yr Earnings: $37,883
1yr: $36,691
Grads/yr: 686
Tracks: Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing
Research: Public Policy Analysis, Regional Economic Development, Healthcare Management
The Finance program at CSUSB is grounded in practical application, preparing students for careers in the rapidly growing Inland Empire business sector
CSUSB is a regional program with limited national reach; 'strong' overstates its classification.
Turlock, CA · Public · LAC #19 · College of Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $39,205
1yr: $39,749
Grads/yr: 409
Tracks: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management
Research: Regional Economic Development, Small Business Management, Financial Planning for Local Communities
The Finance program at CSU Stanislaus emphasizes practical application and regional economic relevance, preparing students for immediate entry into th
The program offers a competent curriculum with practical resources like a Student Investment Fund and clear regional emp
Bakersfield, CA · Public · LAC #20 · College of Business and Public Administration
2yr Earnings: $36,528
1yr: $33,538
Grads/yr: 351
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management
Research: Regional Economic Development, Financial Planning for Small Businesses, Public Sector Management
The Finance program at CSU Bakersfield is designed to serve the economic needs of Central California, offering a practical BS degree with a focus on r
The program demonstrates solid regional relevance with clear employer pipelines in local government, banking, and accoun
Camarillo, CA · Public · LAC #21 · School of Business and Economics
2yr Earnings: $40,034
1yr: $42,995
Grads/yr: 215
Tracks: Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing
Research: International Business, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Economic Development in Ventura County
The Business and Economics program at CSUCI stands out for its unique 'Four Pillars' curriculum that integrates community engagement, international pe
CSU Channel Islands is a regional program with limited national recognition; 'strong' overstates its reach compared to o
Carson, CA · Public · LAC #22 · Department of Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $40,806
1yr: $40,252
Grads/yr: 591
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing
Research: Urban economic development in Southern California, Financial literacy and minority business enterprise, Small business entrepreneurship
The Department of Business Administration at CSUDH emphasizes practical skills and social responsibility, aligning with the university's mission to se
The program offers a competent curriculum with clear local employer pipelines and a mission-driven focus on community se
Santa Barbara, CA · Public · NU #39 · Economics Department (College of Letters & Science)
2yr Earnings: —
1yr: —
Tracks: Economics, Finance (as a specialized track within Economics), Business Economics
Research: Financial Economics, Labor Economics, Macroeconomics
The Finance concentration at UCSB is housed within the highly ranked Economics Department, offering a rigorous theoretical foundation combined with pr
UCSB's business program is good but lacks the national ranking depth of a 'strong' program; it is better classified as '
Berea, KY · Private · LAC #40 · Business Department
2yr Earnings: —
1yr: —
Grads/yr: 24
Tracks: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting
Research: Sustainable Business Practices, Community Economic Development, Ethical Leadership in Non-Profits and Small Businesses
Berea College's Business program is distinctive for its integration with the mandatory Labor Program, where students gain four years of practical work
Berea College offers a distinctive business program with a unique Labor Program that provides exceptional practical expe
Aliso Viejo, CA · Private · LAC #40 · Business Administration
2yr Earnings: —
1yr: —
Tracks: Business Administration (General), Finance
Research: Ethical Leadership in Business, Global Economic Development, Social Entrepreneurship
SUA's Business Administration program is distinctively framed within a Liberal Arts context, emphasizing ethical leadership, social responsibility, an
Soka University of America offers a distinct and well-regarded program within its niche of ethical leadership and global
Sewanee, TN · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Economics and Business
2yr Earnings: —
1yr: —
Grads/yr: 12
Tracks: Business Administration, Finance, Economics
Research: Environmental Economics, Sustainable Business Practices, Natural Resource Management
The Business/Finance program at Sewanee is distinctively integrated with the university's environmental mission, offering a unique focus on sustainabl
The program is a competent offering that leverages the university's unique environmental mission to create a niche focus
Merced, CA · Public · NU #60 · Ernest & Julio Gallo Management Program
2yr Earnings: $41,937
1yr: $41,245
Grads/yr: 188
Tracks: Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Management
Research: Regional Economic Development, Sustainable Business Practices, Entrepreneurship in the Central Valley
The Ernest & Julio Gallo Management Program distinguishes itself through a strong focus on regional economic impact, particularly in agriculture and t
UC Merced's business program is emerging and lacks the national ranking depth of a 'strong' program; it should be classi
Riverside, CA · Public · NU #76 · School of Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $39,087
1yr: $36,354
Grads/yr: 795
Tracks: Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Management
Research: Financial Markets and Institutions, Corporate Governance, Business Analytics and Data Science
The School of Business Administration at UCR offers a rigorous BS in Finance with a strong emphasis on practical application and data analytics, prepa
UCR's business program is competent but typically ranks outside the top 20 nationally; 'strong' overstates its national