Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance & Financial Management
Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 47,462 people earned their bachelor's degree in finance. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree 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 | 47,462 |
| 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in finance is $53,649. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,976 to a high of $60,052.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in finance is $34,962. 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, $51,005 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,713.
The median monthly payment of a finance graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $416.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in finance. About 72.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34,439 |
| Women | 13,023 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,684 |
| Black or African American | 2,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,790 |
| White | 29,744 |
| International Students | 3,205 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,946 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 720 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for finance students seekinga bachelor's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Baruch. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at Baruch College make a median salary of 53,649.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 767 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Ohio State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,649.
Florida International University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 694 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from FIU. About 39% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at Florida International University make a median salary of 53,649.
The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 615 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UA. About 27% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 53,649.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 607 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Penn State University Park. About 23% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus finance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,649.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Florida State. About 28% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at Florida State University make a median salary of 53,649.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UofSC. About 27% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 53,649.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 519 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UGA. About 29% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 447 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from USF Tampa. Of these students, 32% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
The 10th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UH. About 34% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UW - Madison. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison finance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,649.
The 12th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UCF. About 23% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 53,649.
The 13th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Roughly 40,300 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, 399 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from CSUN. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from ASU - Tempe. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
The 15th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UARK. Of these students, 23% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in finance at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 53,649.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UT Austin. Of these students, 30% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Austin finance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,649.
The 17th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree 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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Iowa. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UMCP. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. University of Maryland - College Park finance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,649.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,649.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 29% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Charlotte finance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,649.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 11,863 |
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
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