Finance at Eastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 finance degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Illinois University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Finance graduates at Eastern Illinois University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 32% women (7) and 68% men (15).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 22 bachelor’s finance graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 41% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.