Business/Commerce at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in business/commerce earn 20% 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 St Lawrence 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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| 26 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $83,561 | $79,533 | #30 | $65,520 |
| 27 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $83,543 | $84,035 | #25 | $46,897 |
| 28 | Avila University Kansas City, MO | $83,385 | $89,406 | #17 | $47,530 |
| 29 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $82,269 | $78,303 | #35 | $54,772 |
| 30 | Regis College Weston, MA | $82,096 | $72,294 | #69 | $49,677 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,772 one year after graduating and $82,269 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
← All data for St Lawrence University · Methodology
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.