In search of colleges and universities with strong undergraduate business programs? 

An undergraduate business degree not only opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in fields like finance, consulting, and marketing, it also builds a versatile skill set, including data analysis, strategic thinking, and effective communications, that employers across industries value very highly. Apart from academic excellence, a good business program also offers early exposure to real-world experiences and challenges through internships, case studies, and networking opportunities, helping students build a strong foundation and professional connections to stand out in competitive job markets.  

To help you get started and explore your options, we have curated a list of around 40 schools from with great business programs

Should my safety school be an out-of-state public university?

This article from the Washington Post provides good evidence of the trend towards admitting more out-of-state applicants at many of the nation's most prominent public universities.  While some of this shift may be attributed to "increasing campus diversity," most of it is attributable to maximizing tuition revenue as state budget support for public universities wanes.

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