Finance at West Virginia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Finance, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 143 finance degrees were granted at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at West Virginia University are 22% women (31) and 78% men (112).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 143 bachelor’s finance graduates at West Virginia University, 22% were women (31) and 78% were men (112).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 113 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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