Finance at Georgia Southern University
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at Georgia Southern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 117 finance degrees were awarded at Georgia Southern University.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Southern University
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Southern University. Among 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) studied exclusively online and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Georgia Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Southern University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Finance graduates at Georgia Southern University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at Georgia Southern University are 27% women (32) and 73% men (85).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Southern University
Of the 116 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Georgia Southern University, 27% were women (31) and 73% were men (85).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Southern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Southern University, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Georgia Southern University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.