Business & Commerce at College of Western Idaho
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, take a look at what College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 80 business & commerce graduations were recorded at College of Western Idaho.
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Studying Online at College of Western Idaho
Many students take online classes at College of Western Idaho. Among 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Students who complete College of Western Idaho’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,727 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $33,957 |
| 4 years | $43,903 |
| 5 years | $48,627 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from College of Western Idaho report median earnings of $43,903, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from College of Western Idaho stands at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at College of Western Idaho, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at College of Western Idaho are 60% women (48) and 40% men (32).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Among the 73 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 58% were women (42) and 42% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at College of Western Idaho
This Business & Commerce program at College of Western Idaho offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 80 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at College of Western Idaho go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.