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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Business Administration, Management and Operations

81 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

81 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 81 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations in USA?
81 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Business Administration, Management and Operations in USA?
University of Notre Dame leads with median graduate earnings of $99,980 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Business Administration, Management and Operations programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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