Finance at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 finance degrees were awarded at Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Salem State University
Rankings can help you compare Salem State University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #15 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #27 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #253 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #273 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Finance graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Salem State University are 14% women (4) and 86% men (24).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 28 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Salem State University, 14% were women (4) and 86% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.