Finance at Valparaiso University
If you plan to study Finance, you may want to check out the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 finance degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.
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Studying Online at Valparaiso University
Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Valparaiso University
These rankings give you a sense of how Valparaiso University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #268 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Valparaiso University are 32% women (6) and 68% men (13).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University
Among the 19 bachelor’s finance graduates at Valparaiso University, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. Below 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.