Business/Commerce at Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Southwestern University graduates in business/commerce earn 4% more 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 Southwestern 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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| 64 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $71,753 | $84,555 | #24 | $49,307 |
| 65 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $71,695 | $72,893 | #62 | $45,122 |
| 66 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $71,578 | $78,188 | #36 | $48,164 |
| 67 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $71,342 | $72,534 | #67 | $47,056 |
| 68 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $71,211 | $62,496 | #194 | $52,329 |
| 69 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $71,128 | $73,514 | #55 | $58,128 |
| 70 | Bushnell University Eugene, OR | $71,050 | $71,469 | #78 | $49,887 |
Other Majors at Southwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $62,928 | — | #248 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,935 | $34,415 | #283 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,372 | $34,050 | #187 of 660 |
| Education | $52,035 | $50,984 | #29 of 71 |
| Psychology | $50,426 | $30,373 | #492 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,338 | — | #465 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,060 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,056 one year after graduating and $71,342 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Southwestern University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Southwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,024.
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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.