Finance at Columbus State University
If you plan to study Finance, you may want to check out the program at Columbus State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbus State University is in Columbus, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 finance degrees were awarded at Columbus State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University
Online coursework is an option at Columbus State University. Of 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) studied exclusively online and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Columbus State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbus State University’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Finance graduates at Columbus State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at Columbus State University are 24% women (5) and 76% men (16).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University
Among the 21 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Columbus State University, 24% were women (5) and 76% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Columbus State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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