Business/Commerce at Green River College
Auburn, WA · Associate's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Green River College graduates in business/commerce earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Green River College 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 | — |
| 11 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $64,128 | $58,984 | #59 | — |
| 12 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $63,915 | $60,834 | #51 | $62,409 |
| 13 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $63,864 | $68,514 | #9 | $40,115 |
Other Majors at Green River College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | $77,477 | — | #1 of 24 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $76,656 | — | #7 of 34 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,648 | — | #832 of 962 |
| Air Transportation | $60,031 | — | #11 of 15 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $58,294 | — | #49 of 117 |
| Marketing | $54,972 | — | #3 of 30 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $51,280 | — | #120 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,214 | — | #111 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,139 | — | #272 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Green River College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,756 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Green River College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Green River College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Green River College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927).
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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.