Finance and Financial Management Services at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in finance and financial management services earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 435 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $58,334 | $65,495 | #408 | $50,151 |
| 436 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $58,232 | $63,612 | #416 | $39,936 |
| 437 | Quincy University Quincy, IL | $58,139 | $57,121 | #441 | — |
| 438 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $58,076 | $62,324 | #424 | $40,575 |
| 439 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,928 | $60,933 | #430 | $51,445 |
| 440 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $56,263 | $63,707 | #415 | $43,320 |
| 441 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $55,959 | $67,896 | #383 | $39,444 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,575 one year after graduating and $58,076 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #438 by median pay four years after graduation, and #424 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,060.
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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.