# University of Memphis: Finance (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,395
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,132 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in TN: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (8 colleges, $66,618): -$1,486
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,860

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,132 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 2.7 years |

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

## Finance at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $124,270 | not reported | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $83,793 | $23,250 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Austin Peay State University | $71,567 | $17,500 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $66,701 | $22,700 | $13,359 | 54% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $66,535 | $16,087 | $14,246 | 58% |
| University of Memphis | $65,132 | $27,000 | $12,397 | 51% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $64,840 | $20,500 | $10,701 | 53% |
| East Tennessee State University | $58,232 | $18,125 | $15,983 | 53% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $91,180 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $92,990 TN, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $102,510 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $106,970 TN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $143,880 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $141,010 TN, $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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