Finance and Financial Management Services at Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Northwest Missouri State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwest Missouri State University graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all finance and financial management services bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | $45,810 | $60,503 | — | — |
| Washington University in St Louis | $102,814 | $152,625 | $19,250 | 0.19 |
| Saint Louis University | $60,055 | — | $21,268 | 0.35 |
| Columbia College | $56,104 | $55,909 | $18,980 | 0.34 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $50,486 | $68,206 | $24,750 | 0.49 |
| University of Central Missouri | $49,785 | $54,933 | $22,989 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $53,590 | — | $23,332 | 0.44 |
Other Finance and Financial Management Services Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis | $62,982 | $102,814 | $19,250 |
| Saint Louis University Saint Louis | $53,244 | $60,055 | $21,268 |
| Columbia College Columbia | $24,326 | $56,104 | $18,980 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | $9,024 | $50,486 | $24,750 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg | $9,739 | $49,785 | $22,989 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northwest Missouri State University, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.