Purdue University Northwest

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Undergraduate

Minor in Finance

DegreeUndergraduate
FieldFinance
D

Cost & earnings at Purdue University Northwest What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $21,229 median federal debt
You repay $241/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $48,318 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 2.4 yrs of the salary premium
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B

Finance graduates earn a median $49,864 Across 766 US programmes, two years after finishing

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A minor in Finance introduces students to the terminology and core concepts used in financial decision‑making. It is suited to undergraduates from other majors who want foundational knowledge of markets, institutions, investing and financial management to complement their primary degree.

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on understanding financial markets and institutions, elementary investment topics and fundamentals of management relevant to finance. The program is designed to give students a practical grounding in how financial systems operate and how investment and management decisions are framed.

Entry requirements

Specific admission criteria are not listed on the source page. As a campus minor, typical practice is to declare the minor through the home college or department and meet any advising or prerequisite rules set by the university.

Career prospects

The minor equips students with financial literacy useful across many fields. Graduates can apply basic finance knowledge in roles that require understanding of markets, institutional finance, budgeting or investment concepts, or combine the minor with another major to broaden career options.

Scholarships & funding angle

No program‑specific funding information is provided on the source page. Students should consult Purdue University Northwest’s central scholarship and financial aid offices for scholarships, grants or assistantships that may be available to undergraduates pursuing minors.

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