Business/Commerce at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 105 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in business/commerce earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Skidmore 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 |
| 11 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $105,583 | $113,271 | #6 | $71,100 |
| 12 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $93,367 | $88,866 | #18 | — |
| 13 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $93,229 | $88,735 | #19 | $54,378 |
| 14 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $91,970 | $95,208 | #11 | $60,895 |
| 15 | Pace University New York, NY | $89,450 | $85,138 | #23 | — |
| 16 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $86,878 | $88,356 | #20 | — |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,378 one year after graduating and $93,229 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Skidmore College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,657.
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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.