Business/Commerce at Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Kentucky Wesleyan College 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 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kentucky Wesleyan 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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| 141 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $64,565 | $67,029 | #125 | $46,738 |
| 142 | Midland University Fremont, NE | $64,469 | $66,631 | #133 | $44,021 |
| 143 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,408 | $67,749 | #114 | $57,572 |
| 144 | Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY | $64,396 | $72,916 | #61 | $41,059 |
| 145 | Transylvania University Lexington, KY | $64,290 | $72,796 | #63 | $31,614 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Kentucky Wesleyan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,867 | — | #402 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,948 | — | #573 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $39,559 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | — | $17,085 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kentucky Wesleyan College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,059 one year after graduating and $64,396 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kentucky Wesleyan College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Kentucky Wesleyan College ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Kentucky Wesleyan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.