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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #550 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #28 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $44,348. 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 WIU, finance students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Western Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of finance bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 112 |
| Accounting | 66 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 23 |
| Marketing | 22 |
| Human Resource Management | 15 |
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