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Best Business Administration, Management and Operations Schools in California
Top Business Administration, Management and Operations programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 58
Avg major earnings: $76,947
Top Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC #26 national | $87,767 |
| 2 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $123,780 |
| 3 | UC Irvine #47 national | $70,854 |
| 4 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $85,332 |
| 5 | San Diego State University #123 national | $66,177 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $58,055 |
| 7 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $61,624 |
| 8 | Pepperdine University #144 national | $82,688 |
| 9 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona #151 national | $62,832 |
| 10 | University of San Diego #163 national | $70,363 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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