# Bentley University: Finance (bachelor's)

Waltham, MA. IPEDS 164739, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bentley-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,309
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $113,795 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (13 colleges, $83,184): +$30,611
- Versus the U.S. median: +$35,803

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $113,795 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,196 | $87,116 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,587 | $76,393 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $26,164 | $107,534 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $33,653 | $138,314 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $49,190 | $202,171 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Finance at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $147,746 | $18,000 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Bentley University | $113,795 | $26,000 | $37,930 | 87% |
| Endicott College | $98,139 | $27,000 | $40,654 | 76% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $96,995 | $23,250 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Stonehill College | $93,693 | $26,000 | $33,016 | 76% |
| Suffolk University | $90,090 | $27,000 | $29,618 | 61% |
| Gordon College | $83,184 | not reported | $24,883 | 69% |
| Northeastern University | $83,023 | $38,115 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $83,023 | $38,115 | not reported | not reported |
| Nichols College | $81,485 | $27,000 | $33,036 | 63% |
| Lasell University | $70,304 | $26,500 | $27,511 | 59% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $64,107 | $26,674 | $20,927 | 52% |
| Framingham State University | $63,582 | $27,000 | $16,114 | 48% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $117,520 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $111,040 MA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $133,800 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $127,220 MA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $209,780 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $206,760 MA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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