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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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NAU was ranked #97 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for finance majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,785 a year. 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 NAU, finance students borrow a median amount of $20,594 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at NAU is $358 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Northern Arizona University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 finance majors earned their bachelor's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 491 |
| Hospitality Management | 272 |
| Marketing | 141 |
| Management Information Systems | 139 |
| Accounting | 97 |
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