Finance and Financial Management Services at Yeshiva University

A finance degree from a selective university in Manhattan commanding just $51,000 in first-year earnings—based on comparable New York programs—raises immediate questions about return on investment. That figure sits below the national median for finance bachelor's degrees ($53,590) and well behind what top New York programs deliver. Fordham graduates, for instance, earn $83,789 their first year out, while even Rochester Institute of Technology's finance grads clear $56,500. For a school with a 1410 average SAT and 64% acceptance rate, you'd expect stronger placement outcomes, particularly given New York's concentration of financial services employers.

The estimated $25,722 debt load, while modest by New York standards, yields a concerning 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio when paired with below-median starting salaries. Similar programs across New York typically produce better first-year compensation, suggesting either weaker career services, a less commercially-focused curriculum, or employer preferences that favor other institutions. The gap between Yeshiva's estimated outcomes and top-tier New York programs isn't marginal—it's a $20,000-30,000 annual difference right out of the gate.

For families weighing this program, understand that these estimates suggest you're paying for a selective private school experience without getting selective private school employment outcomes in finance. If your child has the credentials to attend Yeshiva (1410 SAT range), they likely have options at schools with demonstrated stronger finance placement records. The uncertainty here isn't just statistical—it's financial.