Best colleges for Business in California
Ranked by graduate earnings
Dominican University of California, Fresno Pacific University and San Diego State University award the most Business degrees and certificates in California: 302, 21 and 21 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 California colleges offer Business and award 398 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $61,114 | 5 | 43% | — | $27,160 |
Colleges awarding the most Business degrees in California
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican University of California San Rafael Private not-for-profit | 302 | Not reported |
| 2 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno Private not-for-profit | 21 | Not reported |
| 3 | San Diego State University San Diego Public | 21 | Not reported |
| 4 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 5 | Riverside City College Riverside Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 6 | California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson Public | 5 | $61,114 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles Private not-for-profit | 5 | Not reported |
| 8 | Santiago Canyon College Orange Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 9 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 10 | College of San Mateo San Mateo Public | 4 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 3 California colleges offering Business
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino | Public | 3 |
| Fresno City College | Fresno | Public | 2 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Business programs in California.
Which California colleges award the most Business degrees?+
Dominican University of California (302 graduates a year), Fresno Pacific University (21 graduates a year) and San Diego State University (21 graduates a year) award the most Business degrees and certificates in California, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 California colleges offer Business.
What is the focus of the Business program?+
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
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