# Purdue University: Finance (bachelor's)

West Lafayette, IN. IPEDS 243780, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,938
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,924 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,335 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (14 colleges, $72,356): +$13,568
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,932

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,924 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,098 | $21,717 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,241 | $26,587 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,438 | $40,206 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,177 | $77,434 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,742 | $96,881 | 1.9 years |

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

## Finance at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $160,313 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| University of Indianapolis | $86,923 | $26,400 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Purdue University | $85,924 | $22,335 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Franklin College | $84,829 | not reported | $22,855 | 60% |
| Butler University | $81,344 | $23,250 | $36,041 | 80% |
| Marian University | $77,771 | $31,000 | $24,018 | 67% |
| Valparaiso University | $73,880 | $26,613 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Ball State University | $70,833 | $24,101 | $14,940 | 62% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $70,473 | $21,500 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $70,007 | $26,628 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Indiana State University | $67,937 | $22,805 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $65,912 | $23,078 | $6,079 | 43% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $84,540 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $81,760 IN, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $100,600 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $108,170 IN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $121,020 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $135,840 IN, $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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