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Finance Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 200 students earned their Finance degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Finance is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in West Virginia

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 172
Master’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.0%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in West Virginia

17,140 people in the state and 4,245,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $68,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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There are 5 colleges in West Virginia that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public school has an average net price of $8,351.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
576 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,030. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,638 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at D&E.

Finance Careers in WV

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 17% $61,900
Financial Managers 15% $90,830
Financial Specialists 6% $67,330
General and Operations Managers 5% $71,540
Financial Analysts 5% $69,190
Budget Analysts 5% $63,730
Loan Officers 2% $48,820
Credit Analysts 0% $59,420
Chief Executives -7% $136,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to finance.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Banking & Financial Support Services 6

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