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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Wisconsin

1,593 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Wisconsin

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,486
Master’s Degree 44
Associate Degree 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Wisconsin

There are 93,410 people in the state and 5,710,980 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Wisconsin

Finance grads earn an average of $72,380 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

463 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $17,234.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,486. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,380.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - La Crosse will pay a net price of $14,654. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,295 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Concordia University, Wisconsin will pay a net price of $22,996.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,901 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,612.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,037 a year. A typical student attending UW - Stevens Point will pay a net price of $13,346.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in WI

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $122,300
Personal Financial Advisors 23% $88,590
Financial Analysts 15% $71,330
Business Professors 13% $92,180
Credit Counselors 13% $37,990
Financial Specialists 12% $53,960
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 12% $58,060
Credit Analysts 10% $61,670
General and Operations Managers 10% $104,990
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 9% $39,240
Loan Officers 8% $62,850
Budget Analysts 6% $70,650
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 2% $41,270
Bill and Account Collectors -2% $36,740
New Accounts Clerks -5% $36,780
Tellers -9% $28,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to finance.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Business Administration & Management 5,343
Accounting 1,606
Marketing 1,561
Human Resource Management 596
Business & Commerce 529
Management Sciences & Methods 317
Real Estate 284
General Sales & Marketing 264

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