by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Samford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Samford University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Samford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,304 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $48,896 for all finance students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Samford, finance students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Samford University.
Of the 44 finance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Samford, about 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 92 |
| Accounting | 60 |
| Marketing | 56 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 15 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 |
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