Finance and Financial Management Services at Champlain College

Champlain College graduates in finance are earning $61,658 their first year out—well above the national median of $53,590 for finance bachelor's degrees and placing this program at the 79th percentile nationally. That's a strong start for a field where many programs struggle to break $50,000 in early earnings. However, the debt figure of $25,812 is estimated from Champlain's other programs rather than actual outcomes for finance graduates specifically, so the true borrowing picture may differ.

The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 would be manageable if accurate, translating to roughly $290 in monthly loan payments on a first-year salary above $60,000. Nationally, finance graduates typically borrow around $23,000, so the estimate here seems reasonable. What matters more is that Champlain's finance program appears to deliver stronger earnings outcomes than three-quarters of comparable programs nationwide, suggesting the school's connections to financial services employers or curriculum may give graduates a competitive edge.

For parents weighing this program, the earnings performance is the clearer signal: Champlain finance graduates are entering the workforce at salary levels that support loan repayment. While the exact debt burden remains uncertain due to small sample sizes, the strong earnings placement suggests graduates are positioned to handle typical student loan obligations from a private Vermont college.