Business/Commerce at Edgewood College
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Edgewood College graduates in business/commerce earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Edgewood College 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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| 137 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $65,292 | $66,403 | #159 | $45,110 |
| 138 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $65,292 | $66,403 | #160 | $45,110 |
| 139 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $64,838 | $69,012 | #101 | $45,357 |
| 140 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $64,738 | $67,363 | #121 | $45,413 |
| 141 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $64,565 | $67,029 | #125 | $46,738 |
| 142 | Midland University Fremont, NE | $64,469 | $66,631 | #133 | $44,021 |
| 143 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,408 | $67,749 | #114 | $57,572 |
Other Majors at Edgewood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,101 | — | #35 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,577 | $73,249 | #732 of 966 |
| Biology | $69,355 | $51,134 | #108 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,257 | $42,950 | #330 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,536 | $37,954 | #557 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,946 | $46,458 | #297 of 680 |
| Education | $48,936 | — | #13 of 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,540 | — | #235 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Edgewood College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,413 one year after graduating and $64,738 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Edgewood College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Edgewood College ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Edgewood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
← All data for Edgewood College · 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.