Finance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 176 finance graduations were recorded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 35 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #335 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 19% women (34) and 81% men (142).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Among the 176 bachelor’s finance graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 19% were women (34) and 81% were men (142).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 147 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 15% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
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