# Northern Arizona University: Finance (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,962
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,855 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,594 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $90,960): -$13,105
- Versus the U.S. median: -$137

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,855 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 2.1 years |

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

## Finance at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $100,938 | $20,628 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $90,960 | $18,000 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $77,855 | $20,594 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $71,220 Flagstaff, AZ, $93,540 AZ, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $77,740 Flagstaff, AZ, $94,800 AZ, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $104,580 Flagstaff, AZ, $139,830 AZ, $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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