Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Scranton

University of Scranton's finance program shows something unusual: graduates start solidly but not spectacularly, then experience one of the strongest earnings trajectories in the state. That first-year salary of $57,000 sits right at Pennsylvania's median, but by year four, earnings jump 44% to $82,000—placing graduates firmly in the state's top tier, behind only elite programs like Penn, Villanova, and Lehigh.

The modest $27,000 debt load makes this growth pattern particularly attractive. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, graduates can realistically pay off loans within a few years, even on entry-level salaries. This debt level ranks in the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of comparable programs saddle students with more), which matters enormously for early-career financial flexibility. While some Pennsylvania programs produce higher starting salaries, few combine Scranton's reasonable debt with its strong mid-career trajectory.

The moderate sample size suggests these outcomes are fairly reliable, though the 40th percentile ranking among Pennsylvania programs reveals the competitive nature of finance education in the state. For families seeking a finance degree that doesn't require either Ivy-level credentials or crushing debt, Scranton delivers solid value—especially for students willing to bet on growth over four years rather than immediate post-graduation earnings.