Finance and Financial Management Services at Evangel University

Missouri finance programs cluster tightly around $50,000 in first-year earnings, and Evangel appears to sit right in that middle band based on comparable programs in the state. The estimated $20,259 debt load—if accurate—would be notably lighter than both state and national medians for finance degrees, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 that suggests manageable repayment.

The challenge is that we're looking at estimates drawn from just 9 Missouri programs for earnings and 4 similar schools for debt. That small sample means these figures could swing meaningfully in either direction for Evangel's actual graduates. Finance programs in Missouri show enormous range—Washington University grads start above $100,000 while others hover around $50,000—so the specific curriculum, recruiting relationships, and alumni network at Evangel matter tremendously. The school serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (36%), which often correlates with fewer built-in professional connections that can accelerate finance careers.

If the estimates hold true, you're looking at reasonable economics: monthly loan payments around $200-250 on nearly $50,000 in income is workable. But recognize you're making this decision with limited visibility into how Evangel's specific program performs. Before committing, push the financial aid office for any placement data they track internally—even anecdotal information about where recent graduates landed jobs would help fill the gap the federal data can't.