Business/Commerce at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates in business/commerce earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 258 | Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS | $48,612 | $50,467 | #258 | $34,879 |
| 259 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $48,433 | $49,242 | #262 | — |
| 260 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $48,065 | $48,868 | #263 | — |
| 261 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $47,979 | $56,539 | #234 | $34,910 |
| 262 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $47,065 | $49,625 | #261 | $37,424 |
| 263 | Defiance College Defiance, OH | $46,536 | $49,661 | #260 | — |
| 264 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,516 | $46,276 | #269 | $33,366 |
Other Majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,685 | $58,870 | #25 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,185 | $67,213 | #947 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,952 | $26,671 | #433 of 459 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $55,787 | $41,325 | #64 of 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,923 | $44,843 | #220 of 345 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $48,773 | — | #17 of 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,662 | $29,854 | #452 of 610 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,771 | $40,138 | #795 of 796 |
| Biology | $44,873 | $26,044 | #793 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,523 | $28,541 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,925 | $31,426 | #878 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,843 | $37,590 | #625 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,931 | $30,901 | #459 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,649 | $22,016 | #288 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,938 | — | #414 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,910 one year after graduating and $47,979 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #234 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,861.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.