Financial Planning & Services at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Financial Planning & Services, take a look at what Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 financial planning & services degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Financial Planning & Services Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Financial Planning & Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 73 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Financial Planning & Services graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Financial Planning & Services graduates at Western Michigan University are 21% women (3) and 79% men (11).
Financial Planning & Services Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 14 bachelor’s financial planning & services degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Financial Planning & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Financial Planning & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, above the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Financial Planning & Services Graduates
Students who finish Financial Planning & Services program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Financial Planning & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
| Credit Counselors | $86,279 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $49,944 |
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.