Business/Commerce at Spalding University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Spalding University graduates in business/commerce earn 7% 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 Spalding 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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| 175 | Troy University Troy, AL | $63,425 | $71,993 | #73 | $45,195 |
| 176 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $63,398 | $66,846 | #130 | $46,827 |
| 177 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $63,357 | $66,644 | #132 | $51,954 |
| 178 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $63,325 | $71,703 | #76 | $47,596 |
| 179 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $62,936 | $67,162 | #123 | — |
| 180 | Nichols College Dudley, MA | $62,926 | $55,413 | #243 | $44,801 |
| 181 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $62,666 | $68,456 | #106 | $39,325 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Spalding University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,917 | $61,096 | $28,160 |
Other Majors at Spalding University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,983 | $65,552 | #808 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,288 | — | #615 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $59,761 | $33,822 | #79 of 156 |
| Psychology | $41,460 | $40,262 | #932 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,416 | $14,940 | #331 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spalding University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,596 one year after graduating and $63,325 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spalding University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Spalding University ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Spalding University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,208.
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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.