Finance and Financial Management Services at Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Southwest Minnesota State University graduates in finance and financial management services earn 28% 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 Southwest Minnesota State 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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| 427 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $61,231 | $58,279 | #437 | $46,737 |
| 428 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $61,095 | $55,592 | #446 | $41,467 |
| 429 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY | $60,986 | $58,046 | #438 | $42,110 |
| 430 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $59,824 | $57,145 | #440 | $47,734 |
| 431 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $59,668 | $60,665 | #431 | $40,994 |
| 432 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $59,315 | $68,662 | #372 | $40,495 |
| 433 | Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE | $58,992 | $58,639 | #433 | — |
Other Majors at Southwest Minnesota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,735 | $71,933 | #580 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,654 | — | #64 of 660 |
| Marketing | $58,574 | $48,939 | #406 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,559 | $49,245 | #948 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,554 | $32,802 | #269 of 610 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | $49,521 | — |
| Psychology | $47,249 | $33,099 | #689 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,219 | $43,875 | #272 of 345 |
| Social Work | $45,467 | $46,368 | #370 of 420 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $44,510 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,904 | $41,333 | #535 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,765 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Minnesota State University finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,734 one year after graduating and $59,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Minnesota State University rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, Southwest Minnesota State University ranks #430 by median pay four years after graduation, and #440 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at Southwest Minnesota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Southwest Minnesota State University · Methodology
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.