Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Michigan-Flint

UM-Flint's finance program starts graduates at $49,650—about $7,000 below Michigan's median for finance degrees and trailing most state competitors. While the 27% earnings growth to $63,000 by year four shows positive momentum, you're still looking at below-average outcomes in a state where Michigan State places graduates at $68,000 and even regional schools like Central Michigan clear $60,000 from the start. The debt load of $25,930 is reasonable (Michigan's median is $24,199), but the real question is whether the lower initial earnings justify choosing this program over stronger alternatives.

The small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates reported—means these numbers could swing significantly in either direction. That uncertainty matters when you're comparing to larger programs with more stable data. For context, this program ranks in the 40th percentile statewide, meaning six out of ten Michigan finance programs post better earnings.

If your child has specific reasons to attend UM-Flint—location, family circumstances, or a scholarship that dramatically reduces costs—the manageable debt and decent growth trajectory make this workable. But if you're choosing purely on return-on-investment for a finance career, the data suggests looking at Michigan State, Oakland, or Central Michigan first. The numbers here aren't disastrous, just consistently middle-of-the-pack in a competitive state market.