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 SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #395 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $46,785. 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 SIUC, finance students borrow a median amount of $20,447 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in finance from SIUC. About 19% of these graduates were women and the other 81% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 144 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 55 |
| Business Administration & Management | 49 |
| Marketing | 28 |
| Hospitality Management | 21 |
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