Business/Commerce at Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | $51,669* | $72,904 | $27,000* | — |
| DeVry University-Virginia | $57,020* | $56,664 | $47,236* | 0.83 |
| Strayer University-Virginia | $55,431* | $59,763 | $56,517* | 1.02 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $51,669* | $60,623 | $23,750* | 0.46 |
| Randolph-Macon College | $51,366* | — | $27,000* | 0.53 |
| Randolph College | $35,971* | — | $25,000* | 0.70 |
| National Median | $47,506* | — | $26,000* | 0.55 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Virginia Arlington | $17,488 | $57,020 | $47,236 |
| Strayer University-Virginia Arlington | $13,920 | $55,431 | $56,517 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $16,458 | $51,669 | $23,750 |
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland | $48,002 | $51,366 | $27,000 |
| Randolph College Lynchburg | $29,010 | $35,971 | $25,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Liberty University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.