Finance and Financial Management Services at King's College

King's College finance graduates start at $44,787—substantially below both the Pennsylvania median of $57,855 and the national median of $53,590 for this degree. While the estimated debt burden of $26,980 (based on comparable PA programs) isn't extreme, the weak starting salary creates a challenging first-year math, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60 that suggests repayment will take patience.

The earnings trajectory tells a more encouraging story. By year four, median earnings jump to $70,775, representing 58% growth and bringing graduates closer to competitive territory. However, this assumes graduates stick with finance careers and benefit from typical progression—not guaranteed outcomes. The reality is that King's ranks in just the 25th percentile among Pennsylvania finance programs, meaning three-quarters of competitors produce better initial results. When schools like Saint Joseph's and Widener achieve starting salaries in the $62,000-$66,000 range, the $20,000 gap is difficult to justify without other compelling factors like location fit or scholarship aid.

For a family considering this program, the key question is cost. If significant merit aid can reduce that estimated debt substantially, the eventual earnings growth might make the investment worthwhile. At full price with typical borrowing, however, you're banking on that four-year rebound while navigating lean early years in an expensive state. The 93% admission rate suggests accessibility, but in finance, your network and initial placement matter enormously—areas where King's doesn't appear to match its Pennsylvania peers.