Finance and Financial Management Services at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in finance and financial management services earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso University Compares for Finance and Financial Management Services
All 452 colleges reporting finance and financial management services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $202,069 | $205,506 | #1 | $122,698 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $185,551 | $198,950 | #2 | $102,814 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $160,313 | $171,986 | #3 | $99,222 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $152,744 | $133,843 | #11 | $106,218 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $147,746 | $130,106 | #12 | $82,495 |
| 6 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $145,996 | $156,674 | #4 | $85,944 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $141,860 | $135,021 | #8 | $83,789 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $134,332 | $117,710 | #19 | $83,505 |
| 9 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $133,852 | $136,088 | #6 | $83,159 |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $132,075 | $134,282 | #9 | $81,844 |
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| 275 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $73,979 | $70,666 | #348 | $51,953 |
| 276 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $73,971 | $75,229 | #280 | — |
| 277 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $73,933 | $78,692 | #237 | $49,906 |
| 278 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $73,880 | $79,260 | #223 | $55,399 |
| 279 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $73,669 | $78,616 | #238 | $49,425 |
| 280 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $73,574 | $78,514 | #240 | $61,645 |
| 281 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $73,295 | $77,939 | #245 | $49,121 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,399 one year after graduating and $73,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,613.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.