Finance at University of Colorado Boulder
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 finance graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder
Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 21 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 20% women (7) and 80% men (28).
Finance Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder
Of the 35 master’s finance graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 20% were women (7) and 80% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Finance master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*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
Graduates of the Finance program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.