Business/Commerce at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Washington & Jefferson College graduates in business/commerce earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington & Jefferson 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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| 57 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $72,692 | $66,957 | #126 | $57,378 |
| 58 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $72,692 | $66,957 | #127 | $57,378 |
| 59 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $72,369 | $68,880 | #103 | $47,318 |
| 60 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $72,219 | $73,447 | #56 | $45,911 |
| 61 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $71,973 | $73,175 | #59 | $56,494 |
| 62 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $71,844 | $65,421 | #169 | $51,366 |
| 63 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $71,807 | $63,234 | #185 | — |
Other Majors at Washington & Jefferson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,516 | $59,401 | #207 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,272 | — | #307 of 459 |
| Economics | $72,305 | $50,402 | #242 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,066 | $39,584 | #71 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,258 | $39,484 | #254 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,972 | $19,700 | #58 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,026 | $29,363 | #168 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,646 | $37,046 | #226 of 576 |
| Biology | — | $29,926 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington & Jefferson College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,911 one year after graduating and $72,219 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington & Jefferson College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Washington & Jefferson College ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Washington & Jefferson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.