Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Jamestown

With nearly $26,000 in estimated debt and first-year earnings around $50,000, University of Jamestown's finance program appears to position graduates close to what other North Dakota finance programs produce. Similar bachelor's programs in the state suggest earnings in the high $40,000s to low $50,000s range, putting this estimate squarely in the middle of local outcomes. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 means graduates would owe roughly half their first year's salary—manageable territory if those earnings materialize.

What's harder to assess is whether this specific program delivers on that promise. North Dakota State reports higher earnings ($53,163) for its finance graduates, while smaller programs show varied results. The University of Jamestown's 94% admission rate and relatively modest Pell enrollment suggest a different student profile than the flagship university, which could influence both career placement and starting salaries in ways the state median doesn't capture.

The core question is whether the actual outcomes for Jamestown finance graduates track with these peer-program estimates. A half-year salary in debt becomes problematic if actual earnings fall short, and with no program-specific data available, you're betting on the assumption that this program performs like others in the state. Before committing, contact the career services office for concrete placement data—where recent graduates actually landed jobs and what they're earning—to verify whether these estimates reflect reality for this particular school.