Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Benedictine College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$58,821

70th percentile

60th percentile in Kansas

Median Debt

$26,959

16% above national median

Analysis

Benedictine College's finance program punches above its weight in Kansas, with graduates earning $58,821—nearly $9,000 more than the state median and outperforming several larger public universities. While it trails the University of Kansas by about $1,000, it beats Kansas State and significantly exceeds programs at Wichita State and Washburn. This matters for families considering in-state options: you're getting near-flagship earnings at a smaller college setting.

The debt picture is even more compelling. At $26,959, graduates carry only slightly more debt than typical Kansas finance majors, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 means they're finishing with manageable obligations relative to their first-year income. Nationally, this program sits in the 6th percentile for debt—meaning 94% of finance programs saddle students with more borrowing. Combined with solid earnings in the 70th percentile nationally, the math works clearly in favor of affordability.

For an anxious parent, this translates to a practical outcome: your child would likely start their career earning enough to handle their loans comfortably while gaining the tight-knit community of a smaller college. The 76% admission rate makes it accessible, and the results suggest Benedictine delivers strong career preparation without the debt burden that plagues many private institutions.

Where Benedictine College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all finance and financial management services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Benedictine College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (16 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Benedictine CollegeAtchison	$34,800	$58,821	—	$26,959	0.46
University of KansasLawrence	$11,700	$57,884	$66,001	$20,354	0.35
Kansas State UniversityManhattan	$10,942	$54,509	$63,146	$24,990	0.46
Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg	$8,008	$50,450	$56,556	$21,875	0.43
Washburn UniversityTopeka	$9,578	$49,500	$59,834	$21,136	0.43
Wichita State UniversityWichita	$9,322	$49,302	$53,326	$26,000	0.53
National Median	—	$53,590	—	$23,332	0.44

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with finance and financial management services graduates

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Personal Financial Advisors

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

$102,140/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial and Investment Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

$87,930/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Insurance Underwriters

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

$79,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Benedictine College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 37 graduates with reported earnings and 44 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.