Finance at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 131 finance degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 121 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Appalachian State University are 28% women (37) and 72% men (94).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 131 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 28% were women (37) and 72% were men (94).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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