Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Wyoming

2026 ROI Award Winner

#9 in Wyoming

Median Earnings (1yr)

$57,777

66th percentile

Median Debt

$15,750

32% below national median

Analysis

University of Wyoming's finance program delivers something increasingly rare: a business degree with minimal debt burden. Graduates leave with just $15,750 in median debt—nearly $8,000 below the national median for finance programs—while earning $57,777 their first year out. That 0.27 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about three months of gross salary, an exceptionally strong position for launching a career.

The earnings themselves tell a more nuanced story. That $57,777 starting salary puts graduates above the 66th percentile nationally, solid but not spectacular for finance majors. More notably, earnings slip slightly to $56,750 by year four, suggesting graduates may hit their ceiling quickly rather than riding the typical finance career trajectory upward. This could reflect Wyoming's smaller financial services market—fewer Fortune 500 headquarters, fewer high-growth fintech firms, fewer opportunities to jump to higher-paying roles as you gain experience.

For families prioritizing financial security over maximum earning potential, this remains an attractive option. The low debt load provides crucial flexibility to take risks, switch industries, or pursue graduate education without the financial pressure many finance grads face elsewhere. Just understand you're trading the upside potential of finance programs in major metro areas for the stability of minimal debt in a smaller market.

Where University of Wyoming Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all finance and financial management services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wyoming graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of Wyoming	$57,777	$56,750	-2%
University of Pennsylvania	$122,698	$206,646	+68%
Washington University in St Louis	$102,814	$152,625	+48%
Georgetown University	$106,218	$126,672	+19%
Southern Methodist University	$83,159	$113,839	+37%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of WyomingLaramie	$6,938	$57,777	$56,750	$15,750	0.27
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia	$66,104	$122,698	$206,646	$12,865	0.10
Georgetown UniversityWashington	$65,081	$106,218	$126,672	$16,877	0.16
Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis	$62,982	$102,814	$152,625	$19,250	0.19
University of Notre DameNotre Dame	$62,693	$99,222	$111,893	$19,000	0.19
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem	$64,758	$85,944	$113,398	$19,500	0.23
National Median	—	$53,590	—	$23,332	0.44

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with finance and financial management services graduates

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Personal Financial Advisors

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

$102,140/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial and Investment Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

$87,930/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Insurance Underwriters

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

$79,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 University of Wyoming, approximately 22% 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 30 graduates with reported earnings and 35 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.