Business/Commerce at South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA · Associate's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
South Puget Sound Community College graduates in business/commerce earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Puget Sound Community 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 | — |
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| 44 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $61,596 | $62,644 | #45 | $44,626 |
| 45 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $61,313 | $72,537 | #4 | $44,027 |
| 46 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $61,192 | $64,520 | #19 | $49,530 |
| 47 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $61,110 | $56,208 | #70 | — |
| 48 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $60,724 | $58,004 | #65 | — |
| 49 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $60,598 | $61,629 | #47 | $36,274 |
| 50 | Macomb Community College Warren, MI | $60,441 | $63,728 | #24 | $37,532 |
Other Majors at South Puget Sound Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,161 | $69,107 | #289 of 962 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $65,707 | $43,380 | #14 of 87 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,662 | — | #64 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,244 | — | #320 of 547 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,368 | $27,530 | #62 of 109 |
| Computer Programming | $44,890 | — | #51 of 54 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,024 | $29,056 | #467 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,895 | $35,815 | #342 of 476 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $36,237 | $31,694 | #230 of 237 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Puget Sound Community College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $61,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Puget Sound Community College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, South Puget Sound Community College ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at South Puget Sound Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% 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.