Finance at Widener University
If you are interested in studying Finance, take a look at what Widener University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Widener University is located in Chester, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 finance graduations were recorded at Widener University.
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Studying Online at Widener University
Many students take online classes at Widener University. Among 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Widener University
These rankings give you a sense of how Widener University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #82 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #465 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Widener University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Widener University are 15% women (4) and 85% men (22).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Widener University
Among the 26 bachelor’s finance graduates at Widener University, 15% were women (4) and 85% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener 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 Widener University go on to a range of careers. 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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