Finance at University of Houston
If you plan to study Finance, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 420 finance graduations were recorded at University of Houston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Houston
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 44 |
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 44 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at University of Houston are 36% women (153) and 64% men (267).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 420 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of Houston, 36% were women (153) and 64% were men (267).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 145 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 126 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 74% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above 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
Graduates of the Finance program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. 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.