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. In addition, we cover how Wilkes ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #478 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 449 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 478 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wilkes go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,758 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,649 for all finance students.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wilkes was $1,120 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,006 | $16,006 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,193 | $3,193 |
Learn more about Wilkes tuition and fees.
Of the 20 finance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Wilkes, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Wilkes 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 Wilkes Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Wilkes University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 83 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Marketing | 11 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
