by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance & financial management.
Jump to any of the following sections:
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering finance & financial management. In particular, it placed #323 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in finance & financial management.
Finance & Financial Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $56,321 a year. This is above $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, finance & financial management graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of finance & financial management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of finance & financial management bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in finance & financial management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance & financial management majors at Western Kentucky University.
The finance & financial management program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 69 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 7 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 69 degrees in finance, general in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 7 degrees in financial planning and services in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).