Finance at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 297 finance degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 525 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 33% women (99) and 67% men (198).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 297 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 33% were women (99) and 67% were men (198).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 152 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 39% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.