Best Colleges for Business Majors
By Andrew Hasik
The Basics
- Analyze a business strengths and weaknesses
- Figure out best ways to make a profit
- Steer companies through difficult situation
It often helps to be someone who enjoys leadership roles. You also need good communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Also, most students in this major enter the business world after graduation, while some pursue a master's degree in business administration.
Post-Graduation - Related Careers:
- Marketing and Public Relations Managers
- Education Administrators
- Financial Managers
- Human Resources Managers
1. Univeristy of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, the University of California system’s flagship campus, tops my list of universities offering the best undergraduate business programs. Because of a median salary of $138,300 for graduates who are 10 years or more out of school — the largest salary on our list — those who studied business will be well positioned to pay down their student loans.
General Information
- Cal - Berkeley is ranked 20th on US News National Universities Rankings
- Located in Berkeley, California, overlooking the San Francisco Bay
- 16% of applicants accepted in 2014 - 2015 school year
2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
General Information
- UNC Chapel Hill is ranked 30th on US News National Universities Rankings
- Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- 28.5% of applicants accepted in 2014 - 2015 school year
3. Brigham Young University
General Information
- BYU is ranked 66th on US News National Universities Rankings
- Located in Provo, Utah
- 47% of applicants accepted in 2014 - 2015 school year
4. University of Virgina
General Information
- UVA is ranked 26th on US News National Universities Rankings
- Located in Charlottesville, North Carolina
- 29% of applicants accepted in 2014 - 2015 school year
5. College of William and Mary
General Information
- William and Mary is ranked 34th on US News National Universities Rankings
- Located in Williamsburg, Virginia
- 33% of applicants accepted in 2014 - 2015 school year