by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #490 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 462 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 490 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $43,320. This is less than $53,649, which is the national median of all finance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
Learn more about Murray State tuition and fees.
The finance program at Murray State awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Murray State finance bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 168 |
| Accounting | 44 |
| Business Administration & Management | 32 |
| Marketing | 13 |
