Business/Commerce at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree
Washington College 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 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 39 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $75,632 | $76,918 | #46 | $48,747 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,699 one year after graduating and $74,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Washington College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Washington College · 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.