Business/Commerce at Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Associate's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Mount Wachusett Community College graduates in business/commerce earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Wachusett Community College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 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 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 77 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA | $57,171 | $50,345 | #112 | — |
| 78 | Alvin Community College Alvin, TX | $56,349 | $57,290 | #67 | $30,445 |
| 79 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $55,676 | $51,210 | #100 | $40,313 |
| 80 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $55,418 | $48,801 | #129 | $42,825 |
| 81 | Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA | $55,275 | $50,841 | #102 | — |
| 82 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $55,000 | $50,046 | #115 | — |
| 83 | Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD | $54,945 | $48,221 | #131 | $41,970 |
Other Majors at Mount Wachusett Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,155 | $74,618 | #355 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,520 | $68,670 | #55 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,089 | $43,503 | #44 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,626 | $27,226 | #23 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,002 | $44,710 | #154 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,678 | $38,975 | #102 of 122 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,193 | $27,078 | #5 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,842 | $28,600 | #423 of 947 |
| Human Services | $43,514 | $22,370 | #28 of 65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Wachusett Community College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,825 one year after graduating and $55,418 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Wachusett Community College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Mount Wachusett Community College ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Mount Wachusett Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,274.
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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.