# Dordt University: Finance (bachelor's)

Sioux Center, IA. IPEDS 153250, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dordt-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,640
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,869 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in IA: 6 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (11 colleges, $74,869): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,123

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,869 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,597 | $91,970 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $21,083 | $85,808 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $24,079 | $98,002 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $25,113 | $102,210 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $29,940 | $121,856 | 3.2 years |

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

## Finance at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $88,637 | $25,000 | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Iowa | $88,229 | $23,165 | $22,531 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $81,172 | $20,750 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Loras College | $78,989 | $24,077 | $20,716 | 68% |
| Iowa State University | $75,360 | $21,750 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Dordt University | $74,869 | $22,250 | $25,807 | 70% |
| Saint Ambrose University | $72,886 | not reported | $24,691 | 61% |
| Grand View University | $67,234 | $27,000 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Buena Vista University | $63,950 | $27,000 | $18,846 | 62% |
| Upper Iowa University | $63,736 | $26,000 | $20,942 | 34% |
| Mount Mercy University | $57,928 | $25,250 | $20,168 | 58% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $92,370 IA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $87,690 IA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $133,320 IA, $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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