Finance at Murray State University
If you plan to study Finance, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Murray State University is in Murray, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 finance degrees were awarded at Murray State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University
Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Murray State University
Rankings can help you compare Murray State University’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 122 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #353 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Finance graduates at Murray State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Murray State University are 56% women (40) and 44% men (32).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University
Among the 72 bachelor’s finance graduates at Murray State University, 56% were women (40) and 44% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 42 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, below 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
Those who complete Finance program at Murray State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.
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