Finance at Western Carolina University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 finance graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Western Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare Western Carolina University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #5 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Finance graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Western Carolina University are 45% women (35) and 55% men (43).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 78 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 45% were women (35) and 55% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 19% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.