Business/Commerce at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in business/commerce earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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 |
| … | |||||
| 216 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $58,039 | $61,936 | #200 | $46,523 |
| 217 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $58,039 | $61,936 | #201 | $46,523 |
| 218 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $57,897 | $54,145 | #250 | $43,111 |
| 219 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $57,724 | $65,361 | #170 | $41,502 |
| 220 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $57,594 | $58,574 | #219 | $45,781 |
| 221 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $57,594 | $58,574 | #220 | $45,781 |
| 222 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $57,594 | $58,574 | #221 | $45,781 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,502 one year after graduating and $57,724 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #219 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
← All data for Eastern Kentucky 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.