Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

UW Tacoma's finance program delivers something rare: top-tier earnings with minimal debt. At $63,500 starting salary and just $14,208 in median debt, graduates face one of the best debt-to-earnings ratios you'll find—about one-fifth of first-year income. That's exceptional, placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally for low debt burden. The $94,385 median by year four represents 49% earnings growth, suggesting graduates are advancing into solid mid-career roles.

Here's the context that matters: this program matches Seattle's flagship campus in starting earnings while charging far less in debt. Among Washington's seven finance programs, it sits comfortably in the 60th percentile—above half the state's options including Seattle University and Western Washington. Nationally, it outperforms 84% of similar programs. The 40% Pell Grant rate indicates the school successfully serves students from varied economic backgrounds without sacrificing outcomes.

For families weighing cost against career prospects, this represents a straightforward value play. Your child gets competitive finance credentials, access to the Seattle-Tacoma metro job market, and graduates with manageable debt that won't constrain early-career choices. The combination of strong earnings trajectory and low debt load makes this a program worth serious consideration, particularly for in-state students looking to break into finance without the premium price tag of Seattle's main campus.