Business/Commerce at Kent State University at Salem
Salem, OH · Associate's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Kent State University at Salem graduates in business/commerce earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kent State University at Salem 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 | — |
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| 124 | Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH | $47,501 | $50,691 | #105 | $38,871 |
| 125 | Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH | $47,501 | $50,691 | #106 | $38,871 |
| 126 | Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH | $47,501 | $50,691 | #107 | $38,871 |
| 127 | Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH | $47,501 | $50,691 | #108 | $38,871 |
| 128 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $47,501 | $50,691 | #109 | $38,871 |
| 129 | Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH | $47,501 | $50,691 | #110 | $38,871 |
| 130 | Citrus College Glendora, CA | $47,500 | $43,222 | #172 | — |
Other Majors at Kent State University at Salem by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,980 | $46,778 | #321 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,510 | $34,969 | #142 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,306 | — | #207 of 426 |
| Computer Programming | $45,424 | $36,388 | #48 of 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $34,197 | $18,576 | #118 of 160 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $32,557 | — | #261 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kent State University at Salem business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,871 one year after graduating and $47,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kent State University at Salem rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Kent State University at Salem ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Kent State University at Salem worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,942.
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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.