Finance at University of West Florida
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at University of West Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of West Florida is in Pensacola, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 finance graduations were recorded at University of West Florida.
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Studying Online at University of West Florida
Many students take online classes at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of West Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of West Florida’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #427 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Finance graduates at University of West Florida, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at University of West Florida are 23% women (8) and 77% men (27).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida
Among the 35 bachelor’s finance graduates at University of West Florida, 23% were women (8) and 77% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, lower 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 University of West Florida pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.