Business/Commerce at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates in business/commerce earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nebraska Wesleyan 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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| 72 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $70,601 | $73,295 | #58 | $54,223 |
| 73 | Walsh College Troy, MI | $70,449 | $74,280 | #53 | $55,524 |
| 74 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $70,334 | $67,184 | #122 | $48,738 |
| 75 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $70,281 | $72,638 | #66 | $49,372 |
| 76 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $69,873 | $63,580 | #184 | $46,300 |
| 77 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $69,623 | $66,267 | #162 | $53,553 |
| 78 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $69,592 | $62,655 | #192 | — |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Nebraska Wesleyan University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,980 | $91,021 | $27,304 |
Other Majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,116 | $76,333 | #240 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,139 | $60,923 | #351 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $28,791 | #143 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,937 | $41,188 | #220 of 660 |
| Biology | $54,566 | — | #541 of 841 |
| Psychology | $50,320 | $35,540 | #498 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $48,785 | $40,080 | #308 of 420 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,420 | $23,649 | #44 of 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nebraska Wesleyan University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,372 one year after graduating and $70,281 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nebraska Wesleyan University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Nebraska Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.