Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Wyoming

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.