Business/Commerce at Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Southern Virginia University graduates in business/commerce earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern Virginia 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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| 223 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $57,594 | $58,574 | #222 | $45,781 |
| 224 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $57,171 | $61,334 | #204 | $43,458 |
| 225 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,787 | $57,736 | #225 | $46,676 |
| 226 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $56,726 | $51,654 | #254 | — |
| 227 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $56,480 | $58,468 | #223 | $33,940 |
| 228 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $56,397 | $57,339 | #229 | $43,691 |
| 229 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,215 | $60,274 | #208 | $43,364 |
Other Majors at Southern Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,419 | $22,024 | #445 of 476 |
| Psychology | $36,808 | — | #1015 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,115 | — | #570 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Virginia University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Virginia University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Southern Virginia University ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Southern Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407).
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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.