Finance at Wilkes University
If you are interested in studying Finance, take a look at what Wilkes University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes University sits in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 finance graduations were recorded at Wilkes University.
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Online Class Availability at Wilkes University
Many students take online classes at Wilkes University. Of 5,381 students, 3,097 (58%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,264 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Wilkes University
Rankings can help you compare Wilkes University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #24 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #32 of 35 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #417 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance graduates at Wilkes University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Wilkes University are 6% women (1) and 94% men (16).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Wilkes University
Of the 17 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Wilkes University, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Wilkes University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
*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
Graduates of the Finance program at Wilkes University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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