# Quinnipiac University: Finance (bachelor's)

Hamden, CT. IPEDS 130226, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/quinnipiac-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,589
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,474 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in CT: 8 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (12 colleges, $98,510): -$12,036
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,482

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,474 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,649 | $136,951 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $35,827 | $145,816 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $36,507 | $148,583 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $39,096 | $159,121 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $42,891 | $174,566 | 3.6 years |

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

## Finance at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $106,663 | $27,000 | $48,095 | 84% |
| University of Connecticut | $102,286 | $20,399 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $102,286 | $20,399 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $102,286 | $20,399 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $102,286 | $20,399 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $102,286 | $20,399 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Sacred Heart University | $94,733 | $27,000 | $46,174 | 74% |
| Quinnipiac University | $86,474 | $26,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $81,768 | $22,000 | $17,604 | 52% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $78,910 | $20,348 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Hartford | $78,031 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $77,395 | $26,500 | $21,067 | 57% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported New Haven, CT, $109,500 CT, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $134,450 New Haven, CT, $137,220 CT, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $166,990 New Haven, CT, $174,830 CT, $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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