Finance at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 323 finance graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Kentucky
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 121 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at University of Kentucky are 25% women (81) and 75% men (242).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 323 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 25% were women (81) and 75% were men (242).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 255 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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