Finance at Western Washington University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Washington University is in Bellingham, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 finance graduations were recorded at Western Washington University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Washington University
Distance learning is available at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Western Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Western Washington University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #244 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at Western Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Western Washington University are 20% women (7) and 80% men (28).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University
Among the 35 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 20% were women (7) and 80% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Western Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.