Business/Commerce at Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Wartburg 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 Wartburg 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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| 41 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $75,186 | $77,833 | #39 | $46,628 |
| 42 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $74,880 | $65,716 | #165 | $48,699 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Wartburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,696 | $61,529 | #119 of 796 |
| Engineering Science | $78,959 | — | #9 of 9 |
| Biology | $67,036 | $34,398 | #148 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,433 | $40,255 | #492 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,074 | $45,677 | #251 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,698 | $44,999 | #352 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,110 | — | #694 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wartburg College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,652 one year after graduating and $74,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wartburg College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Wartburg College ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Wartburg 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.
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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.