Finance and Financial Management Services at Weber State University

Weber State's finance program starts graduates at nearly $50,000—well below the $62,000 median for Utah finance programs and trailing every other major university in the state. Based on comparable programs in Utah, graduates typically carry about $12,750 in debt, a manageable figure that represents just three months of first-year earnings. But that favorable debt picture can't offset the earnings gap: Weber State finance graduates earn roughly $13,000 less their first year than peers at Utah Valley or Utah State, and about $34,000 less than those from BYU.

The 42% earnings growth to year four is encouraging, reaching nearly $71,000, though this still lags behind where other Utah programs start. For parents weighing options, the question is whether saving on tuition justifies the earnings differential. If Weber State costs significantly less than alternatives like Utah State or Utah Valley—both of which produce stronger early earnings—the lower debt could balance out. But if costs are similar, the data from peer programs suggests your student would be better positioned elsewhere in Utah's competitive finance job market.