# Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Finance (bachelor's)

Indiana, PA. IPEDS 213020, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-main-campus/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,912
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,794 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,959 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in PA: 29 of 33 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (34 colleges, $87,049): -$18,255
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,198

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,794 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,364 | $53,783 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,851 | $51,552 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,516 | $63,145 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,722 | $85,791 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,933 | $95,409 | 2.9 years |

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

## Finance at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $202,069 | $12,865 | $28,699 | 97% |
| Villanova University | $131,996 | $26,197 | $43,756 | 92% |
| Lehigh University | $127,210 | $23,250 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Drexel University | $121,832 | not reported | $38,509 | 78% |
| University of Scranton | $100,962 | $27,000 | $32,568 | 80% |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $96,993 | $25,000 | $29,689 | 79% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $96,714 | $25,375 | $24,558 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $96,714 | $25,375 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $96,714 | $25,375 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $96,714 | $25,375 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $96,714 | $25,375 | $18,071 | 20% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $95,087 | $24,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $95,087 | $24,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Muhlenberg College | $94,403 | $27,000 | $28,905 | 82% |
| Saint Francis University | $90,838 | $27,000 | $23,526 | 74% |
| La Salle University | $89,087 | $25,500 | $19,409 | 57% |
| Temple University | $85,011 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Saint Vincent College | $84,478 | $26,797 | $23,510 | 69% |
| Duquesne University | $83,781 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Susquehanna University | $79,899 | $27,000 | $28,819 | 82% |
| York College of Pennsylvania | $79,444 | $25,812 | $18,556 | 64% |
| Widener University | $78,817 | $26,980 | $25,759 | 68% |
| Gannon University | $73,971 | not reported | $22,553 | 66% |
| Wilkes University | $72,961 | $25,091 | $27,743 | 63% |
| Immaculata University | $72,915 | not reported | $24,258 | 71% |
| Robert Morris University | $72,129 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $71,432 | $26,000 | $23,726 | 56% |
| DeSales University | $70,430 | $27,000 | $31,643 | 72% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $68,794 | $25,959 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $68,289 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| King's College | $67,467 | not reported | $23,093 | 60% |
| Mercyhurst University | $63,128 | $27,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $62,805 | $22,609 | $19,608 | 66% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $84,460 PA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $103,130 PA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $145,610 PA, $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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