Business/Commerce at Brenau University
Gainesville, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Brenau 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 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brenau University 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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| 233 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #235 | $43,340 |
| 234 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | $55,452 | $62,943 | #188 | $32,446 |
| 235 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $55,286 | $59,278 | #213 | $44,262 |
| 236 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $55,114 | $57,054 | #231 | $43,193 |
| 237 | Midway University Midway, KY | $55,108 | $62,399 | #195 | $38,334 |
| 238 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $55,051 | $55,971 | #241 | — |
| 239 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $55,011 | $55,930 | #242 | $31,934 |
Other Majors at Brenau University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,731 | $80,786 | #408 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $53,693 | — | #181 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,138 | $40,980 | #425 of 680 |
| Psychology | $42,586 | $36,497 | #888 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,591 | — | #274 of 275 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,910 | — | #180 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brenau University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,193 one year after graduating and $55,114 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brenau University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Brenau University ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #231 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Brenau University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,103.
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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.