by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #61 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 #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 289 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $68,920. 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 UMass Amherst, finance students borrow a median amount of $42,106 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 289 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from UMass Amherst. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 749 |
| Accounting | 305 |
| Marketing | 165 |
| Hospitality Management | 102 |
| Real Estate | 37 |
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