Finance at University of Mississippi
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at University of Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Mississippi is in University, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 201 finance degrees were granted at University of Mississippi.
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Online Class Availability at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Mississippi’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Finance graduates at University of Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at University of Mississippi are 20% women (41) and 80% men (160).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of Mississippi
Of the 201 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 20% were women (41) and 80% were men (160).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 174 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi, below 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 Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.