Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degree) at York College of Pennsylvania

Median Earnings (1yr)

$46,890

18th percentile

25th percentile in Pennsylvania

Median Debt

$25,812

11% above national median

Analysis

York College's finance program graduates start at $46,890—nearly $11,000 below Pennsylvania's median for finance majors and about $7,000 under the national benchmark. Among Pennsylvania's 49 finance programs, this lands in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable in-state options produce higher early earnings. The gap is particularly stark when you see that nearby Pennsylvania schools like Saint Joseph's ($66,072) and even regional competitors are placing graduates well into the $60,000+ range.

The debt load of $25,812 is reasonable and actually slightly below the state median, yielding a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio. So graduates aren't drowning in payments—they're simply earning less than expected for finance majors. The college's 94% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest it serves a different market than Pennsylvania's elite business schools, but the earnings gap suggests students might benefit from exploring transfer options or considering nearby alternatives if career earnings are a priority.

One important caveat: this data comes from a small sample of fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers could shift significantly year-to-year. Still, the consistent pattern—below-median earnings both nationally and within Pennsylvania—suggests this program may not deliver the same career acceleration that drives many families to invest in a finance degree.

Where York College of Pennsylvania Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How York College of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (49 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
York College of PennsylvaniaYork	$24,606	$46,890	—	$25,812	0.55
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia	$66,104	$122,698	$206,646	$12,865	0.10
Villanova UniversityVillanova	$64,701	$82,008	$110,166	$26,197	0.32
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem	$62,180	$76,720	$107,260	$23,250	0.30
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia	$51,340	$66,072	$85,648	$25,000	0.38
Widener UniversityChester	$53,638	$62,672	—	$26,980	0.43
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 York College of Pennsylvania, approximately 25% 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 28 graduates with reported earnings and 28 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.