Business/Commerce at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in business/commerce earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's 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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| 40 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $75,260 | $79,353 | #32 | $47,481 |
| 41 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $75,186 | $77,833 | #39 | $46,628 |
| 42 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $74,880 | $65,716 | #165 | $48,699 |
| 43 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $74,839 | $65,680 | #166 | $46,859 |
| 44 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $74,824 | $78,706 | #33 | $54,652 |
| 45 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $74,716 | $79,526 | #31 | $47,342 |
| 46 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $74,632 | $73,325 | #57 | $44,283 |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,360 | $57,612 | #214 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Biology | $76,062 | — | #42 of 841 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,669 | $39,055 | #226 of 660 |
| Sociology | $57,290 | $40,196 | #121 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,480 | $34,454 | #80 of 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,651 | — | #261 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,859 one year after graduating and $74,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.