California PhD Business & Management Universities

Compare 31 programs at 23 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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23 universities · ranked best first

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University of California-Irvine

Irvine, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #4 QS World #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,251/yr
Admission rate: 29%
Earnings (10yr): $80,735
Students: 30,197

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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California · Public University · Est. 1891

US #5 QS World #200 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,109/yr
Admission rate: 33%
Earnings (10yr): $74,915
Students: 23,113

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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, California · Public University · Est. 1954

US #13 QS World #400 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,304/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $67,699
Students: 22,593

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, California · Public University · Est. 1868

US #90 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,481/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $92,446
Students: 33,068

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University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1919

US #95 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,548/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,511
Students: 33,475

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University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,470/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $84,943
Students: 34,948

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Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $124,080
Students: 7,554

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University of Redlands

Redlands, California · Private University · Est. 1907

US #327 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,031/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $72,690
Students: 2,049

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California Baptist University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1950

US #345 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,285/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $61,504
Students: 8,179

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National University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1971

US #348 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,878/yr
Earnings (10yr): $67,548
Students: 10,794

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University of La Verne

La Verne, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #357 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,161/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $65,464
Students: 3,050

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California · Private University · Est. 1863

US #560 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,378/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $78,812
Students: 1,947

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Pepperdine University

Malibu, California · Private University · Est. 1937

US #652 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $58,098/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $82,939
Students: 3,553

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Golden Gate University

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1901

US #788 ROI B Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $87,434
Students: 259

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Westcliff University

Irvine, California · Private University

US #954 Admissions open

Net price: $35,426/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Students: 2,363

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Northcentral University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1996

US #1015 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $48,414
Students: 60

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The Chicago School at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Private University

US #1302 ROI A Admissions open

Tuition: USD 21,780/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $56,899
Students: 337

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United States University

Sandy Springs, California · Private University · Est. 1997

US #1389 ROI A Admissions open

Tuition: USD 6,780/yr
Earnings (10yr): $80,980
Students: 153

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Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California · Private University

US #1428 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,058/yr
Earnings (10yr): $40,803
Students: 454

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Abraham Lincoln University

Glendale, California · Private University · Est. 1996

US #1536 Admissions open

Net price: $28,584/yr
Students: 25

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California Miramar University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1977

US #1712 Admissions open

Net price: $12,480/yr
Admission rate: 18%
Students: 135

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Lincoln University

Oakland, California · Private University · Est. 1919

US #1716 Admissions open

Tuition: USD 13,150/yr
Earnings (10yr): $53,695
Students: 204

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Graduates of Business & Management programmes report a median $43,426 two years after finishing, across 598 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for phD Business & Management universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of California-Irvine, University of California-Santa Barbara, University of California-Riverside. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study phD Business & Management universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying phD Business & Management universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About phD Business & Management universities in California

This page lists phD Business & Management universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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