Business/Commerce at University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 186 graduates a year
University of the Cumberlands graduates in business/commerce earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Cumberlands 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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| 203 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $59,892 | $65,426 | #168 | $57,670 |
| 204 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $59,853 | $58,805 | #215 | $45,015 |
| 205 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $59,805 | $67,717 | #115 | $36,749 |
| 206 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,760 | $67,666 | #117 | $46,242 |
| 207 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $59,641 | $70,282 | #87 | $42,892 |
| 208 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $59,599 | $59,950 | #210 | $42,281 |
| 209 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $59,513 | $67,552 | #118 | $50,515 |
Other Majors at University of the Cumberlands by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,183 | $81,012 | #220 of 966 |
| Biology | $59,702 | $27,786 | #345 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,102 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,660 | $31,401 | #525 of 610 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,061 | $21,137 | #40 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,785 | $37,564 | #639 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,751 | $36,913 | #955 of 1027 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $40,725 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,699 | $27,754 | #626 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,093 | $35,470 | #640 of 680 |
| Religious Education | $39,211 | — | #10 of 12 |
| Human Services | $37,823 | $32,938 | #90 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Cumberlands business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,242 one year after graduating and $59,760 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Cumberlands rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, University of the Cumberlands ranks #206 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at University of the Cumberlands worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,568.
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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.