Business/Commerce at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in business/commerce earn 13% less 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 Western Oregon 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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| 205 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $59,805 | $67,717 | #115 | $36,749 |
| 206 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,760 | $67,666 | #117 | $46,242 |
| 207 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $59,641 | $70,282 | #87 | $42,892 |
| 208 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $59,599 | $59,950 | #210 | $42,281 |
| 209 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $59,513 | $67,552 | #118 | $50,515 |
| 210 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $59,459 | $60,452 | #205 | $42,443 |
| 211 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $59,221 | $63,198 | #186 | $46,018 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,281 one year after graduating and $59,599 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #210 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,667.
← All data for Western Oregon 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.