by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business Managerial Economics](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-managerial-economics/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their business managerial economics graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find where business managerial economics graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send business managerial economics graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Arizona the top school for business managerial economics graduate earnings in the Southwest Region. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. After graduating, business managerial economics degree recipients from University Of Arizona typically earn about $103,583 annually.
University Of North Texas came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business managerial economics schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Early-career business managerial economics graduates from University Of North Texas make a median of around $95,473 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Texas State University San Marcos one of the highest-paying schools for business managerial economics. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. After graduating, business managerial economics degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos typically earn about $71,595 annually.
The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business managerial economics schools. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. Business Managerial Economics graduates of The University Of Texas At El Paso earn a median of about $57,581 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in business managerial economics will find them at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the business managerial economics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,460.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business managerial economics schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Early-career business managerial economics graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $71,403 per year.
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business managerial economics schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Business Managerial Economics graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $53,984 a year early in their careers.
Northern Arizona University came in at #8 for business managerial economics graduate earnings this year. Northern Arizona University is a public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Students who complete the business managerial economics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,028.
Sam Houston State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business managerial economics schools. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. After graduating, business managerial economics degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $48,386 annually.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for business managerial economics. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Stillwater. Business Managerial Economics graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of about $40,413 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their business managerial economics graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 10 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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