Business/Commerce at Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 152 graduates a year
Raritan Valley Community College graduates in business/commerce earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Raritan Valley 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 | — |
Other Majors at Raritan Valley Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $157,660 | — | #2 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,873 | $82,020 | #153 of 962 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,335 | — | #2 of 160 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $56,274 | — | #12 of 41 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $45,498 | — | #36 of 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,590 | $21,336 | #437 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,357 | — | #321 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Raritan Valley Community College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,387 one year after graduating and $67,183 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Raritan Valley Community College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Raritan Valley Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Raritan Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,653.
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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.