Entry Level Salary
$48,582
Median Salary
$92,685
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
37.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,707,400
Entry (Early)
$48,582
Median (Prime)
$92,685
High (Prime)
$96,466
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-18k
+348k
+379k
$25k / yr
-108k
+258k
+289k
$50k / yr
-198k
+168k
+199k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
25
$25k / yr
Never
30
29
$50k / yr
Never
36
35
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-99%
237%
266%
$50k / yr
-91%
77%
91%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate24.2%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
6.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$56,306
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Accountants and auditors
3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,951
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,589|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Top executives
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,670
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$195,582|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Financial managers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,557
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,000|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
Retail salespersons
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$35,410
openings
520,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Human resources workers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,000|$76,700
openings
78,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Management analysts
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,307
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,997|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Elementary and middle school teachers
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$44,026
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,879|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| business/commerce, general. | Undergrad Certificate | 117 | $36,377 - $105,106 |
| business/commerce, general. | Associate's Degree | 408 | $27,549 - $83,959 |
| business/commerce, general. | Bachelor's Degree | 363 | $25,817 - $137,804 |
| business/commerce, general. | Post-bacc Certificate | 4 | $104,472 - $134,050 |
| business/commerce, general. | Master's Degree | 103 | $53,599 - $258,152 |
| business/commerce, general. | Doctoral Degree | 17 | $107,902 - $107,902 |
| business/commerce, general. | First Professional Degree | 1 | $92,953 - $92,953 |
| business/commerce, general. | Graduate Certificate | 17 | $105,467 - $123,207 |
| business/corporate communications. | Bachelor's Degree | 46 | $48,643 - $80,781 |
| business/corporate communications. | Master's Degree | 6 | $83,481 - $85,327 |
| entrepreneurial and small business operations. | Undergrad Certificate | 176 | $32,459 - $91,825 |
| entrepreneurial and small business operations. | Associate's Degree | 99 | $26,292 - $53,955 |
| entrepreneurial and small business operations. | Bachelor's Degree | 213 | $21,272 - $132,903 |
| entrepreneurial and small business operations. | Post-bacc Certificate | 5 | $72,411 - $72,411 |
| entrepreneurial and small business operations. | Master's Degree | 47 | $42,689 - $252,729 |
| entrepreneurial and small business operations. | Graduate Certificate | 26 | Data N/A |
| real estate development. | Bachelor's Degree | 2 | $107,292 - $107,292 |
| real estate development. | Master's Degree | 11 | $75,863 - $185,174 |
| real estate development. | Graduate Certificate | 1 | $101,585 - $101,585 |
| real estate. | Undergrad Certificate | 61 | $27,735 - $100,940 |
| real estate. | Associate's Degree | 41 | $43,411 - $53,534 |
| real estate. | Bachelor's Degree | 52 | $50,662 - $143,977 |
| real estate. | Master's Degree | 33 | $83,465 - $230,624 |