We'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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, Purdue came in at #33. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 276 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,751 a year. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, finance students borrow a median amount of $22,335 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 $24,500.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at Purdue is $450 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 276 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from Purdue. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in finance.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 25 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
White | 164 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
Other Races | 10 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Business Administration & Management | 810 |
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 269 |
Hospitality Management | 137 |
General Sales & Marketing | 134 |
Accounting | 124 |
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