Business/Commerce at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Associate's Degree · about 157 graduates a year
Liberty University graduates in business/commerce earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Liberty University 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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| 85 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $54,793 | $55,725 | #72 | $35,122 |
| 86 | Rose State College Midwest City, OK | $54,667 | $61,378 | #48 | $32,431 |
| 87 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $54,661 | $55,591 | #74 | $28,503 |
| 88 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $54,647 | $49,761 | #118 | $43,425 |
| 89 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $54,621 | $52,175 | #89 | $40,489 |
| 90 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $54,551 | $56,052 | #71 | $31,107 |
| 91 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $54,522 | $58,459 | #63 | $41,791 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $56,274 | — | #13 of 16 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,803 | $43,287 | #97 of 426 |
| Legal Support Services | $51,877 | $45,452 | #26 of 109 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $51,737 | $36,966 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $47,394 | $38,805 | #29 of 41 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,734 | $40,500 | #164 of 225 |
| Education | $39,644 | — | — |
| Psychology | $37,200 | $29,199 | #74 of 106 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $33,736 | $25,884 | #248 of 286 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,480 | $21,998 | #150 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,425 one year after graduating and $54,647 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Liberty University ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), 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.