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Finance Schools in Wisconsin

1,451 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,374
Master’s Degree 44
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Wisconsin

There are 67,560 people in the state and 4,245,450 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Wisconsin

Finance grads earn an average of $81,000 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of the teachers are full time.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 64% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,725 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Marquette will pay a net price of $30,380.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,126 a year. 80% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,654. In their early career, UW - La Crosse grads earn an average salary of $44,674.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,051. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. In their early career, UW Oshkosh grads earn an average salary of $43,295.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,996. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at SNC will pay a net price of $26,612. 100% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Stevens Point. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $40,037 after graduation.

Finance Careers in WI

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $122,300
Personal Financial Advisors 23% $88,590
Financial Analysts 15% $71,330
Financial Specialists 12% $53,960
General and Operations Managers 10% $104,990
Credit Analysts 10% $61,670
Loan Officers 8% $62,850
Budget Analysts 6% $70,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Financial Planning & Services 112
Banking & Financial Support Services 10

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