Business/Commerce at Post University
Waterbury, CT · Master's Degree · about 196 graduates a year
Post University graduates in business/commerce earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Post University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 75 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $258,152 | $227,330 | #2 | $190,333 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $240,637 | $236,424 | #1 | $188,890 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $209,140 | $216,502 | #3 | $166,848 |
| 4 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $188,085 | $198,314 | #4 | $133,992 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $180,117 | $164,013 | #8 | $159,747 |
| 6 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $171,615 | $184,111 | #5 | $117,414 |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $161,345 | $173,093 | #6 | $125,488 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $160,097 | $166,589 | #7 | $127,264 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $158,699 | $139,277 | #13 | $128,210 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $148,490 | $130,761 | #18 | $115,920 |
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| 42 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $103,834 | $90,986 | #56 | $75,162 |
| 43 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $102,812 | $106,981 | #41 | $87,090 |
| 44 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $102,806 | $110,230 | #37 | $74,676 |
| 45 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $101,826 | $91,676 | #53 | $71,087 |
| 46 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $101,623 | $105,200 | #42 | $82,590 |
| 47 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $97,809 | $101,252 | #45 | $64,001 |
| 48 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $96,691 | $109,483 | #38 | $65,188 |
Other Majors at Post University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | $97,596 | $68,873 | #24 of 243 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,184 | $74,389 | #166 of 349 |
| Human Services | $69,262 | $57,109 | #4 of 23 |
| Education | $65,752 | $58,543 | #92 of 214 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $59,811 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Post University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,087 one year after graduating and $101,826 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Post University rank for business/commerce?
Among 75 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Post University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Post University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for business/commerce ($125,988), and the median federal debt at graduation is $50,937.
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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.