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Finance & Financial Management Schools in District of Columbia

722 students earned Finance degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Finance & Financial Management is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in District of Columbia

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 546
Master’s Degree 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in District of Columbia

48,680 people in the state and 5,710,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $102,510, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
297 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year.

#3

American University

Washington
124 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,684.

#5

Howard University

Washington
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,001. The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at University of the District of Columbia. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in DC

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $97,340
Credit Counselors 22% $65,550
Personal Financial Advisors 16% $136,660
Financial Analysts 14% $91,390
Financial Managers 9% $150,550
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 8% $54,910
General and Operations Managers 7% $140,990
Loan Officers 6% $74,840
Budget Analysts 5% $100,210
Credit Analysts 4% $106,750
Financial Specialists 4% $103,300
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 3% $65,150
Bill and Account Collectors -5% $60,290
Tellers -12% $34,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to finance.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Business Administration & Management 2,563
Business & Commerce 1,002
Accounting 497
Management Sciences & Methods 469
Human Resource Management 407
Marketing 286
International Business 283
Entrepreneurial Studies 234

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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