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, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #542 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, finance students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Murray State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Murray State. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 155 |
| Business Administration & Management | 36 |
| Accounting | 33 |
| Marketing | 23 |
