Entry Level Salary
$63,157
Median Salary
$115,857
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
26.8%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,634,280
Entry (Early)
$63,157
Median (Prime)
$115,857
High (Prime)
$117,811
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
+108k
+535k
+550k
$25k / yr
+18k
+445k
+460k
$50k / yr
-72k
+355k
+370k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
32
24
24
$25k / yr
53
27
27
$50k / yr
Never
31
30
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
17%
409%
423%
$50k / yr
-33%
163%
170%
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 Rate29.2%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Financial managers
8.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,203
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$138,966|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%
Management occupations
6.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$78,946
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$138,268|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Accountants and auditors
5.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$83,604|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Personal financial advisors
4.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$133,600|$105,070
openings
17,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%
Financial and investment analysts
4.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,203
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,703|$102,740
openings
24,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.2%
Top executives
3.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$121,455
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$209,009|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Management analysts
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$82,350
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$114,687|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Lawyers, judges, and related workers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$86,468
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$174,994|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%
Credit counselors and loan officers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$73,940
openings
19,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.3%
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$103,237
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$173,785|$78,660
openings
35,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| finance and financial management services. | Undergrad Certificate | 42 | $20,261 - $81,688 |
| finance and financial management services. | Associate's Degree | 43 | $47,420 - $56,995 |
| finance and financial management services. | Bachelor's Degree | 656 | $22,039 - $202,069 |
| finance and financial management services. | Post-bacc Certificate | 2 | Data N/A |
| finance and financial management services. | Master's Degree | 159 | $35,292 - $316,195 |
| finance and financial management services. | Doctoral Degree | 12 | Data N/A |
| finance and financial management services. | First Professional Degree | 1 | $152,667 - $152,667 |
| finance and financial management services. | Graduate Certificate | 23 | $81,316 - $214,393 |