by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in finance from WVU. This makes it the #62 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 WVU is $48,645. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,649 for all finance students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at WVU is $615 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 WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of finance bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 23 finance students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 207 |
| General Business/Commerce | 186 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Accounting | 121 |
| Management Information Systems | 50 |
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