The Wisconsin Finance PhD
Your path to a career in academic finance
"An ideal place for those who seek to build a solid foundation for their research career in a dynamic, interactive, and intellectually stimulating environment."
Yoonjung Lee
Assistant Professor, Harvard
PhD in Finance, University of Wisconsin, 2004
A PhD in finance from a respected research institution is widely regarded as a necessary qualification for those interested in a career as a finance faculty member. This career offers a high degree of intellectual stimulation, creative freedom, and the opportunity to develop and disseminate new knowledge via research and teaching.
Today, more than ever, is an excellent time to consider obtaining a PhD in finance. At present, the job market for finance PhDs is quite strong. According to the American Association for Collegiate Schools of Business, this demand will grow in the near future, as faculty shortages are projected to rise over the next decade.
Starting salaries (nine month) for newly-minted PhDs in finance average over $140,000 a year (at research universities). In addition, most schools provide three or more years of additional summer salary.