Finance at Wichita State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Finance, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 finance degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.
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Online Class Availability at Wichita State University
Many students take online classes at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Wichita State University
Use these rankings to compare Wichita State University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #434 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Wichita State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Wichita State University are 27% women (19) and 73% men (51).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 70 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 27% were women (19) and 73% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.