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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,676 a year. This is less than $48,896, which is the national median of all finance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, finance students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 55 finance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 514 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 138 |
| Marketing | 104 |
| Accounting | 78 |
| Hospitality Management | 31 |
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