Business & Commerce at Western Oregon University
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 61 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Western Oregon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Oregon University
Distance learning is available at Western Oregon University. Among 3,722 students, 818 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Western Oregon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Oregon University’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #318 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #400 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Western Oregon University
Those who finish Western Oregon University’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,319 |
| 2 years | $36,382 |
| 3 years | $40,832 |
| 4 years | $46,076 |
| 5 years | $54,598 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Western Oregon University take home a median $46,076, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Western Oregon University comes in at $24,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Western Oregon University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Western Oregon University are 46% women (28) and 54% men (33).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Western Oregon University
Among the 61 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Western Oregon University, 46% were women (28) and 54% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 41% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University, above the national average of 37%.*
*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 Western Oregon University
This Business & Commerce program at Western Oregon University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Western Oregon University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, 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.