by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business Administration And Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their business administration and management graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying business administration and management schools.
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University Of Washington Bothell Campus tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying business administration and management schools in Washington. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. Business Administration And Management graduates of University Of Washington Bothell Campus earn a median of about $177,513 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #2 place for business administration and management. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Early-career business administration and management graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $177,513 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earned it the #3 place for business administration and management. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. After graduating, business administration and management degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus typically earn about $177,513 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in business administration and management will find them at Washington State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Students who complete the business administration and management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $142,779.
Seattle University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business administration and management schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Business Administration And Management graduates of Seattle University earn a median of about $126,253 a year early in their careers.
Northwest University came in at #6 for business administration and management graduate earnings this year. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Students who complete the business administration and management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $136,477.
Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business administration and management schools. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the business administration and management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $136,477.
Gonzaga University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for business administration and management. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. After graduating, business administration and management degree recipients from Gonzaga University typically earn about $112,420 annually.
City University Of Seattle earned the #9 position for business administration and management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, City University Of Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career business administration and management graduates from City University Of Seattle make a median of around $98,753 per year.
Western Washington University landed the #10 spot for business administration and management salaries this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Business Administration And Management graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of about $115,330 a year early in their careers.
Whitworth University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for business administration and management. Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane. Early-career business administration and management graduates from Whitworth University make a median of around $83,828 per year.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business administration and management schools. Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma. Students who complete the business administration and management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $93,392.
Saint Martins University earned the #13 position for business administration and management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career business administration and management graduates from Saint Martins University make a median of around $71,777 per year.
Eastern Washington University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business administration and management schools. Eastern Washington University is a public school located in the town of Cheney. Students who complete the business administration and management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,244.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their business administration and management graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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