Business/Commerce at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Lake Forest College graduates in business/commerce earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Forest College 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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| 43 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $74,839 | $65,680 | #166 | $46,859 |
| 44 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $74,824 | $78,706 | #33 | $54,652 |
| 45 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $74,716 | $79,526 | #31 | $47,342 |
| 46 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $74,632 | $73,325 | #57 | $44,283 |
| 47 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $74,033 | $69,235 | #100 | $45,866 |
| 48 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $73,948 | $77,970 | #38 | $52,491 |
| 49 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $73,789 | $66,434 | #136 | $50,489 |
Other Majors at Lake Forest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,583 | $61,264 | #60 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $77,554 | $48,587 | #309 of 349 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,580 | $42,835 | #89 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,770 | $34,317 | #287 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,901 | $32,982 | #71 of 576 |
| Psychology | $54,270 | — | #286 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $53,529 | — |
| Social Sciences | $53,438 | $39,054 | #22 of 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,598 | $35,622 | #159 of 225 |
| Biology | $48,287 | $33,380 | #730 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $26,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Forest College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,283 one year after graduating and $74,632 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Forest College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Lake Forest College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Lake Forest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Lake Forest College · Methodology
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.