Finance and Financial Management Services at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in finance and financial management services earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista 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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| 406 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $64,077 | $68,764 | #371 | $40,445 |
| 407 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $64,060 | $66,505 | #402 | $49,302 |
| 408 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $64,022 | $62,901 | #419 | $48,807 |
| 409 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $63,950 | $67,268 | #391 | $52,226 |
| 410 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $63,906 | $75,604 | #272 | $36,046 |
| 411 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $63,736 | $67,042 | #396 | $48,860 |
| 412 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $63,730 | $67,196 | #392 | $57,281 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,832 | — | #57 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,454 | $53,280 | #648 of 796 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Marketing | $55,330 | $42,972 | #456 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,736 | $37,641 | #370 of 660 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,185 | $37,138 | #184 of 207 |
| Psychology | $44,755 | $35,559 | #812 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,226 one year after graduating and $63,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #409 by median pay four years after graduation, and #391 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,700.
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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.