Business/Commerce at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 135 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in business/commerce earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West 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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| 116 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $65,374 | $69,764 | #96 | $48,597 |
| 117 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $65,373 | $70,094 | #88 | $48,928 |
| 118 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $65,372 | $77,339 | #44 | $42,298 |
| 119 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $65,372 | $77,339 | #45 | $42,298 |
| 120 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA | $65,292 | $66,403 | #142 | $45,110 |
| 121 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA | $65,292 | $66,403 | #143 | $45,110 |
| 122 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA | $65,292 | $66,403 | #144 | $45,110 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at West Virginia University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,910 | $119,013 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,298 one year after graduating and $65,372 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, West Virginia University ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,262.
← All data for West Virginia University · Methodology
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.