by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in finance from FAU. This makes it the #76 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $49,551. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,649 for all finance students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, finance students borrow a median amount of $23,551 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,962.
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Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Of the 278 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Finance & Financial Management from FAU in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 12 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its finance bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Finance majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $69,309 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $77,650.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in finance from FAU in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 641 |
| Accounting | 486 |
| Marketing | 299 |
| Management Information Systems | 157 |
| Hospitality Management | 124 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
