Associate Degrees in Finance & Financial Management
Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 332 people earned their associate degree in finance. This makes it the 139th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 47,462 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,542 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,173 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,301 |
| Associate Degree | 332 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 161 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in finance is $40,070. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,070 to a high of $40,070.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in finance. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 150 |
| Women | 182 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 154 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 94 colleges that offer an associate degree in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lake Area Technical Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in finance from LATI. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that LATI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in finance from BMCC. Of these students, 48% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
Bunker Hill Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in finance from BHCC. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at Bunker Hill Community College make a median salary of 40,070.
The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in finance from Columbus State. Of these students, 47% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbus State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in finance. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in finance from LAVC. Of these students, 50% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LAVC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
The 7th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Essex County College. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in finance from Essex. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at Essex County College make a median salary of 40,070.
Westmoreland County Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in finance from Westmoreland College. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at Westmoreland County Community College make a median salary of 40,070.
Kirkwood Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in finance from Kirkwood Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Kirkwood Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in finance from ATU. Of these students, 88% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arkansas Tech University finance graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,070.
Miami Dade College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in finance from MDC. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 40,070.
The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in finance from SWC Chula Vista. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SWC Chula Vista graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
The 13th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in finance from Madison College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Madison College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
The 13th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Rhode Island. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in finance from CCRI. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at Community College of Rhode Island make a median salary of 40,070.
Mountwest Community and Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in finance from MCTC. Data shows that MCTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
Western Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in finance from Western Technical College. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at Western Technical College make a median salary of 40,070.
Saint Paul College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in finance from Saint Paul College. About 44% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Saint Paul College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,070.
The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is City College of San Francisco. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in finance from City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in finance at City College of San Francisco make a median salary of 40,070.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in finance. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in finance from FVTC. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fox Valley Technical College finance graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,070.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,216 |
| Accounting | 10,555 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 2,825 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,858 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Dave Dugdale under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.