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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, UMCP came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 376 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 384 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in finance from UMCP. This makes it the #27 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 UMCP is $75,689. 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 UMCP, finance students borrow a median amount of $67,458 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 UMCP is $636 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 376 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Finance & Financial Management from UMCP in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's finance program at UMCP make a median salary of $68,027. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $77,650.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Master’s in finance from UMCP in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 640 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 295 |
| Marketing | 252 |
| Accounting | 213 |
| General Business/Commerce | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
