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. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, WUSTL is in the top 1% of the country for finance students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in finance from WUSTL. This makes it the #14 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $102,814 a year. This is higher than $53,649, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
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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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Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 181 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Finance & Financial Management from WUSTL in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 11 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Of the 168 finance students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 156 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 351 |
| Business Administration & Management | 324 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 88 |
| Marketing | 79 |
| Accounting | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
