Finance at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Finance, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 323 finance graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #16 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #350 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Finance graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 25% women (82) and 75% men (241).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 323 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 25% were women (82) and 75% were men (241).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 217 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 25% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 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 Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.