# Roger Williams University: Finance (bachelor's)

Bristol, RI. IPEDS 217518, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/roger-williams-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,042
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,919 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (7 colleges, $89,657): +$5,262
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,927

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,919 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,778 | $121,792 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $30,087 | $123,056 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $33,623 | $137,518 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $37,318 | $152,631 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $40,792 | $166,839 | 3.0 years |

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

## Finance at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | $103,021 | $27,000 | $48,523 | 86% |
| Roger Williams University | $94,919 | $26,500 | $37,999 | 69% |
| Bryant University | $90,499 | $26,953 | $41,219 | 80% |
| Salve Regina University | $89,657 | $27,000 | $36,967 | 77% |
| University of Rhode Island | $87,196 | $23,620 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $73,152 | $27,000 | $31,027 | 55% |
| Rhode Island College | $70,470 | $23,750 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $100,290 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $100,550 RI, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $110,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $117,380 RI, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $167,570 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $166,940 RI, $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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