The Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific finished No. 86 on P&Q’s 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, it finished No. 65 in Admission Standards, No. 99 in Career Outcomes, and No. 78 in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey).
The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 54%, and the class also reported an average SAT score of 1226. Its six-year graduation rate is 65.6%.
In career data, 42% of Class of 2024 graduates and 38.5% of Class of 2023 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 76.9% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 81.8% of 2023 grads.
Average salary for the most recent graduates was $54,000. The top employers included PwC, Tesla, and the City of Stockton.
The Business Administration degree at Eberhardt is a four-year program where students can begin taking business courses as freshmen.
HANDS-ON LEARNING & PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
The Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific ensures every student gains real-world experience before graduation. All students are required to complete experiential learning through either an internship or industry-based coursework, giving them a head start in the job market. The school also takes a personalized approach to academic advising—each student is assigned a dedicated business school faculty advisor from day one. Students meet with their advisor at least once per semester to review coursework, track graduation progress, and receive guidance on academic success, ensuring they stay on pace with Pacific’s four-year guarantee.
First-year students are introduced to business fundamentals through the BUSI 10 Dean’s Seminar, a course taught by faculty advisors. This early mentorship helps students build relationships with faculty and sets a strong foundation for their academic journey.
CAREER READINESS
Career preparation is a major focus at Eberhardt. The Career Management Center, embedded within the business school, is dedicated to supporting students with career development resources. The center’s director even teaches a required career seminar, helping students refine their professional skills. Beyond coursework, the center connects students with alumni for career exploration, builds relationships with employers, and facilitates networking events to help students secure job opportunities.
For students pursuing accounting, Eberhardt offers a five-year dual degree program that allows students to blend their fourth-year undergraduate coursework with a Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree. Approved transfer students can complete this track in just three years.
INDUSTRY-FOCUSED CURRICULUM
Students at Eberhardt can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSAcc), which provides a strong foundation in financial reporting, auditing, and tax regulations. Those interested in continuing their education can take advantage of the five-year dual degree program, allowing them to blend their undergraduate coursework with a Master of Accounting (MAcc) for an accelerated path to CPA eligibility.
For students seeking a broader business education, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) offers multiple majors tailored to different career paths. The Business Analytics major equips students with data-driven decision-making skills, while the Finance major prepares them for careers in investment management, banking, and corporate finance. Management & Human Resources focuses on leadership, talent development, and organizational strategy, while Marketing emphasizes digital strategies, consumer behavior, and brand management.
Eberhardt also offers specialized majors to address emerging industry trends. It is the only AACSB-accredited business school in California to offer a Sport Management & Analytics major, PROVIDING students with the tools to navigate the growing sports business landscape. Beginning in Fall 2025, the school will introduce a new Hotel & Hospitality Management major, designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the global hospitality industry.
Several new courses have been introduced to enhance the relevancy and industry alignment of existing majors. These include Dreyfuss Family Fixed Income Fund (open to all majors), which provides hands-on experience in investment management. Digital Marketing (for Marketing majors), focusing on modern marketing strategies and analytics. Business of Esports (for Sport Management & Analytics majors), exploring the rapidly growing esports industry.
And Coaching Strengths & Developing Leaders (for Management & Human Resources majors), designed to build leadership and talent development skills.
ALUMNI SAY
“During my capstone project in business data analytics, I set out to explore predictive analytics but ultimately found that I could not satisfy my original thesis. Instead, my project pivoted to focus on informative analytics, a shift that initially caused me concern about my performance. However, this experience turned out to be one of the most valuable lessons in my academic journey. I learned that not every project will proceed as planned, but the ability to adapt and derive meaningful insights from unexpected outcomes is just as important as achieving the original objective. This taught me the critical role of asking the right questions at the outset to drive exceptional results while staying open to refining the goal as new discoveries emerge. This adaptability has profoundly influenced how I approach challenges, particularly in data-driven decision-making.”
“Student Investment Fund helped me work under pressure and get along with different difficult situations just like the real world. Amazing experience!”
“In the marketing research consulting project, I conducted research for businesses in foreign nations. This was essential towards learning about different cultures and how businesses differ.”
“Pacific excels at tailoring and nurturing its students to become fundamentally exceptional in the workforce. One of the greatest advantages of attending Pacific is the faculty’s dedication to being available and providing both academic and emotional support. Their commitment creates an environment where students feel valued, empowered, and prepared to succeed beyond the classroom.”
“I loved how the business school was small and we had contact with all of our professors, I think that is very special, and very important for our business education. Specially for me, that used to be a student-athlete, having that close relationship with all my professors definitely helped me a lot. And since the class sizes are smaller, I believe students engage more.”
