Business/Commerce at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Grand View University graduates in business/commerce earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View 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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| 146 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $64,275 | $68,955 | #102 | $48,238 |
| 147 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $64,202 | $68,270 | #107 | $45,318 |
| 148 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $64,162 | $66,764 | #131 | $44,827 |
| 149 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $64,126 | $67,453 | #119 | $51,251 |
| 150 | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | $64,016 | $56,095 | #239 | $55,431 |
| 151 | Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $64,016 | $58,292 | #224 | $55,431 |
| 152 | Strayer University-Maryland Suitland, MD | $64,016 | $56,182 | #238 | $55,431 |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Biology | $66,623 | $43,237 | #154 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,906 | $45,175 | #248 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,798 | $34,709 | #663 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $44,106 | $40,750 | #71 of 94 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,944 | $26,996 | #253 of 299 |
| Social Work | $41,210 | $40,736 | #408 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,251 one year after graduating and $64,126 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Grand View University ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
← All data for Grand View University · 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.