Finance and Financial Management Services at Butler University

Butler's finance program delivers solid six-figure potential by year four, with first-year graduates earning $60,290—well above both the national median ($53,590) and Indiana's average ($55,399). The 76th percentile national ranking is impressive, though within Indiana this program lands at the 60th percentile, trailing Notre Dame by a wide margin but competitive with established state schools like Purdue and Taylor. Steady 9% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates build momentum rather than peak early.

The debt picture is remarkably manageable: $23,250 means students borrow less than half their starting salary, allowing graduates to direct more income toward building wealth rather than servicing loans. This is essentially the median debt load both nationally and across Indiana, so students aren't paying a premium for Butler's private school environment. For an 86% admission rate school, these outcomes punch above their weight class.

The bottom line: Butler offers accessible entry into a finance career with above-average earning potential and reasonable debt. While it won't match Notre Dame's elite outcomes, it delivers better returns than most Indiana finance programs without requiring heroic debt loads. Parents should feel confident their child can build a stable financial foundation coming out of this program.