Business/Commerce at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in business/commerce earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gustavus Adolphus 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 |
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| 31 | Albright College Reading, PA | $82,073 | $83,469 | #26 | $56,932 |
| 32 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $80,654 | $85,846 | #22 | $51,001 |
| 33 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $80,262 | $73,033 | #60 | $46,958 |
| 34 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $79,260 | $75,710 | #51 | $49,881 |
| 35 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $78,800 | $92,859 | #13 | $58,390 |
| 36 | Concordia University Texas Austin, TX | $78,414 | $79,724 | #29 | $60,641 |
| 37 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $77,713 | $80,449 | #28 | $52,819 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,200 | $64,094 | #78 of 796 |
| Economics | $91,252 | $52,439 | #98 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,423 | $50,074 | #50 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,202 | $31,877 | #551 of 841 |
| Psychology | $53,277 | $33,174 | #338 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,987 | $33,456 | #349 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,881 one year after graduating and $79,260 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.