Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's degree · Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL

CIP 52.01

$44,283Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,632Median earnings 4 years after
$57,360Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Lake Forest College earn a median of $44,283 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $27,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.

Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle
$57,020$40,529
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield
$47,463$22,250
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$45,015$15,000
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$44,190$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Lake Forest College make?

The median salary is $44,283 one year after graduation and $57,360 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.