Finance and Financial Management Services at Concordia University Ann Arbor

Concordia University Ann Arbor's finance program starts graduates at $51,235—about $5,600 below Michigan's median and trailing most in-state alternatives. Among Michigan's 30 finance programs, this ranks around the 40th percentile, meaning six in ten programs produce stronger first-year earnings. The gap widens when you compare against top options: Michigan State graduates earn $17,000 more right out of the gate, and even mid-tier programs like Central Michigan and Albion show $9,000+ advantages.

The silver lining here is debt management. At $27,000, graduates carry only slightly more than the national median, resulting in a 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio that's manageable if not impressive. That's considerably better than many private colleges, and the monthly loan burden shouldn't overwhelm entry-level paychecks. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing considerably year to year—this snapshot may not reflect typical outcomes.

For Michigan families, this program represents a third-tier option in the state's finance landscape. If your student has admission offers from Michigan State, Oakland, or even Central Michigan, those programs deliver materially better earnings outcomes. Concordia might make sense if significant merit aid brings the net price well below alternatives, but at sticker price, you're paying for weaker placement than peer institutions deliver.