Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WMU compares to other colleges that offer finance & financial management.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering finance & financial management. In particular, it placed #237 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 216 bachelor’s degrees in finance & financial management.
Finance & Financial Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $62,689 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, finance & financial management students accumulate a median of $26,031 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of finance & financial management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of finance & financial management bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in finance & financial management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 96 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the finance & financial management majors at Western Michigan University.
The finance & financial management program at WMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 202 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 14 |
WMU conferred 202 degrees in finance, general in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (48%).
WMU granted 14 completions in financial planning and services in the latest year of data — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).