Business/Commerce at Albright College
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Albright College 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 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albright 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 |
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| 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 |
| 33 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $80,262 | $73,033 | #60 | $46,958 |
| 34 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $79,260 | $75,710 | #51 | $49,881 |
Other Majors at Albright College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $108,846 | $80,329 | #8 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,318 | $61,245 | #394 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,702 | $39,711 | #594 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,589 | $48,838 | #15 of 59 |
| Criminology | $58,540 | — | #39 of 113 |
| Biology | $55,892 | $31,544 | #492 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,100 | $32,149 | #247 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $53,702 | $24,310 | #198 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,894 | — | #233 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,507 | $29,793 | #164 of 299 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,149 | — | #209 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,531 | $31,704 | #430 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,441 | $18,099 | #131 of 423 |
| History | $39,097 | $19,041 | #443 of 459 |
| Music | — | $21,285 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albright College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,932 one year after graduating and $82,073 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albright College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Albright College ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Albright College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.