by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Wilkes ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #23 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $42,445. This is less than $48,896, which is the national median of all finance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wilkes, finance students borrow a median amount of $25,091 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,500 for all finance majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Wilkes University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from Wilkes. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 90 |
| Accounting | 17 |
| Marketing | 16 |
| Hospitality Management | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
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