Finance at Western Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 finance graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 122 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Finance graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Western Kentucky University are 32% women (22) and 68% men (47).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 69 bachelor’s finance graduates at Western Kentucky University, 32% were women (22) and 68% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky 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 Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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