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 SCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, SCU came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in finance from SCU. This makes it the #160 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,821 a year. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCU, finance students borrow a median amount of $16,201 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 Santa Clara University.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of finance bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in finance from SCU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2021, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 221 |
| Accounting | 159 |
| Marketing | 119 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 70 |
| Management Information Systems | 39 |
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