Finance and Financial Management Services at York College of Pennsylvania

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.