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Graduate Certificates in Finance & Financial Management

895 Yearly Graduations
$85,403 Median Salary
$68,479 Median Debt
A graduate certificate in finance is offered at 115 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 25% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 14.3% of finance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Finance Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 895 people earned their graduate certificate in finance. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in finance at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47,848
Master’s Degree 4,732
Graduate Certificate 895
Basic Certificate 737
Associate Degree 299
Undergraduate Certificate 135
Doctor’s Degree 44

Earnings of Finance Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in finance is $85,403. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $79,746 and the high is $114,565.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in finance is $68,479. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $68,479 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $68,479.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in finance. About 61.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 548
Women 347
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The racial-ethnic distribution of finance graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 67
Black or African American 65
Hispanic or Latino 68
White 476
International Students 128
Other Races/Ethnicities 91
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There are 115 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
173 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Harvard. About 36% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
126 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in finance from UChicago. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
75 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Texas Tech. Of these students, 38% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
61 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Wazzu. About 31% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

56 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Colorado State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
36 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in finance from NC State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
35 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in finance from GWU. About 36% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in finance from U Miami. Of these students, 34% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
31 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in finance from K -State. About 37% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
30 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Iowa. About 24% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 12% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Phoenix - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
18 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from UOPX - Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Fordham U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in finance from ECU. Of these students, 44% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
14 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in finance from USC. About 35% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
14 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
13 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in finance from SDSU. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern Oregon University. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,405 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,175 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Southern Oregon University.

#20

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Empire State College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in finance from SUNY Empire. About 63% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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