Finance and Financial Management Services at Manhattan University

Manhattan University's finance program shows impressive earnings momentum, with graduates nearly doubling their first-year salary of $56K to $82K by year four—a 47% jump that outpaces typical career progression. That fourth-year figure puts graduates in striking distance of peers from much more selective programs like Syracuse and RIT. Starting at the 60th percentile among New York finance programs, these graduates are catching up fast to those from bigger-name schools.

The debt picture reinforces the value here. At $26,323, graduates owe roughly what they'll earn in six months of their first job—a manageable burden that ranks in the 19th percentile nationally (meaning 81% of similar programs saddle students with more debt). For a New York finance program, where living costs and tuition can spiral, this represents exceptional restraint. The 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio means new graduates have breathing room to save, invest, or pursue opportunities without being locked into the highest-paying job just to service loans.

The only caveat is that this trajectory is based on a moderate sample size, so individual outcomes will vary. But for families seeking a finance degree in the New York metro area without the price tag or admission gauntlet of elite programs, Manhattan delivers a practical entry point into an industry where performance matters more than pedigree. The strong earnings growth suggests employers value what these graduates can do, not just where their diploma came from.