Business/Commerce at Life University
Marietta, GA · Bachelor's Degree
Life University graduates in business/commerce earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Life 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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| 248 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $51,274 | $54,977 | #246 | $39,435 |
| 249 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $51,274 | $54,977 | #247 | $39,435 |
| 250 | Adams State University Alamosa, CO | $51,111 | $47,799 | #265 | $40,181 |
| 251 | Life University Marietta, GA | $50,853 | $52,643 | #252 | $29,618 |
| 252 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $50,369 | $51,210 | #255 | $44,467 |
| 253 | Webber International University Babson Park, FL | $50,253 | $53,488 | #251 | $29,923 |
| 254 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $50,191 | $56,831 | #232 | $38,301 |
Other Majors at Life University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $78,151 | — | #15 of 476 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $57,462 | $36,662 | #44 of 64 |
| Biology | $57,278 | — | #444 of 841 |
| Psychology | $54,291 | $34,260 | #283 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Life University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,618 one year after graduating and $50,853 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Life University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Life University ranks #251 by median pay four years after graduation, and #252 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Life University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,082.
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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.