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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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Purdue was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for finance majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 276 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $59,938. This is higher than $53,649, 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 $46,057 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
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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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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
Learn more about Purdue tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from Purdue. About 74% were men and 26% 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, 66% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 827 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 334 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 142 |
| Marketing | 129 |
| Hospitality Management | 113 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
