Business/Commerce at Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Delta State University graduates in business/commerce earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta State 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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| 262 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $47,065 | $49,625 | #261 | $37,424 |
| 263 | Defiance College Defiance, OH | $46,536 | $49,661 | #260 | — |
| 264 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,516 | $46,276 | #269 | $33,366 |
| 265 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $45,058 | $54,669 | #249 | $30,953 |
| 266 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $44,751 | $47,185 | #267 | — |
| 267 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $44,751 | $46,566 | #268 | — |
| 268 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $44,662 | $47,661 | #266 | $29,472 |
Other Majors at Delta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,031 | $68,221 | #860 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,424 | — | #956 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $47,196 | — | #337 of 420 |
| Biology | $46,266 | $20,823 | #768 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,300 | $34,177 | #320 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $41,285 | $28,918 | #38 of 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,177 | $39,008 | #617 of 680 |
| Psychology | $37,868 | $18,767 | #1004 of 1027 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,216 | $25,415 | #41 of 43 |
| Air Transportation | — | $32,537 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $24,839 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,953 one year after graduating and $45,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Delta State University ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Delta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.