Business/Commerce at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree
Berea College graduates in business/commerce earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea 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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| 243 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $53,316 | $54,760 | #248 | $41,496 |
| 244 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $53,246 | $55,120 | #244 | $37,852 |
| 245 | Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | $52,927 | $56,781 | #233 | $33,043 |
| 246 | Berea College Berea, KY | $52,456 | $59,396 | #212 | $44,627 |
| 247 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $51,818 | $58,674 | #217 | $37,285 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,491 | $35,185 | #256 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,768 | — | #954 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,722 | $13,403 | #488 of 576 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,352 | $28,495 | #46 of 49 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Biology | $32,729 | $26,744 | #839 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,013 | $20,036 | #413 of 423 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,627 one year after graduating and $52,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Berea College ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407).
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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.