Finance and Financial Management Services at Westminster University

Westminster's finance graduates start near the top of their earning potential, pulling in $62,689 in their first year—that's 17% above the national median for finance majors and close to Utah's state median. With just $18,071 in debt, the 0.29 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under four months of gross earnings. That's substantially better than both the national and state debt benchmarks for this program.

However, context matters here. While Westminster ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally, it sits at the 60th percentile within Utah—meaning it's a solid mid-tier option in a state with notably strong finance programs. You're paying more in tuition than you would at Utah State or Weber State (which report lower debt levels) but still landing competitive salaries. The small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could swing significantly year to year, so they're more of a snapshot than a guarantee.

For families prioritizing low debt and quick payback, Westminster delivers. The first-year earnings alone put graduates in position to launch their careers without the debt burden that hampers many college grads. Just understand you're not quite reaching the earning power of BYU or University of Utah graduates, though you're likely getting more individual attention at a smaller institution.