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Best Colleges for Business Administration in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Business Administration degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University and Villanova University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Business Administration programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Business Administration in Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Business Administration in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Carnegie Mellon University, Villanova University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

What are the best Business Administration schools?

The best Business Administration schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Villanova University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Business Administration?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Business Administration programs is approximately $52,756 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Business Administration degree?

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Business Administration rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Business Administration graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Business Administration programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $88,011 per year. Below are the highest-paying Business Administration programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA · 11.7% acceptance · SAT 1,546 · $66,246 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  4. 4. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  5. 5. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  8. 8. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  9. 9. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  10. 10. Franklin and Marshall College — Lancaster, PA · 28.2% acceptance · SAT 1,392 · $70,794 tuition · 84% grad rate
  11. 11. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  12. 12. Gettysburg College — Gettysburg, PA · 38.9% acceptance · SAT 1,379 · $66,640 tuition · 83% grad rate
  13. 13. Lebanon Valley College — Annville, PA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,240 · $52,080 tuition · 65% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  15. 15. Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown, PA · 77.9% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $37,950 tuition · 76% grad rate
  16. 16. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  17. 17. Muhlenberg College — Allentown, PA · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,343 · $62,805 tuition · 82% grad rate
  18. 18. Holy Family University — Philadelphia, PA · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $35,330 tuition · 61% grad rate
  19. 19. Moravian University — Bethlehem, PA · 54.2% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $53,500 tuition · 72% grad rate
  20. 20. Lycoming College — Williamsport, PA · 74.1% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $50,029 tuition · 60% grad rate
  21. 21. West Chester University of Pennsylvania — West Chester, PA · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $22,599 tuition · 71% grad rate
  22. 22. Ursinus College — Collegeville, PA · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $61,210 tuition · 73% grad rate
  23. 23. Dickinson College — Carlisle, PA · 42.1% acceptance · SAT 1,391 · $65,650 tuition · 80% grad rate
  24. 24. Geneva College — Beaver Falls, PA · $33,450 tuition · 61% grad rate
  25. 25. Marywood University — Scranton, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,162 · $41,420 tuition · 72% grad rate

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