Finance at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 95 finance graduations were recorded at Boston University.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Boston University
Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 525 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Boston University are 39% women (37) and 61% men (58).
Finance Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 95 master’s finance degrees awarded at Boston University, 39% were women (37) and 61% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 79 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 5% of Finance master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Finance majors, 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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