Finance at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Finance, take a look at what Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 202 finance graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Studying Online at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #13 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #291 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Finance graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at Western Michigan University are 30% women (60) and 70% men (142).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 202 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 30% were women (60) and 70% were men (142).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 96 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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