Doctor’s Degrees in Finance & Financial Management
Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their doctor's degree in finance. This makes it the 154th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for finance students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in finance. About 69.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for finance students seekinga doctor's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in finance from K -State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in finance. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in finance from Texas Tech. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
American College of Financial Services comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in finance from The American College.
Boston College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in finance. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in finance from Boston College.
Washington State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in finance. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in finance from Wazzu.
University of Pennsylvania is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in finance. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in finance from UPenn.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in finance from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro.
The 8th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in finance from UCONN.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in finance from UTSA.
The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in finance from UA.
Michigan State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in finance from Michigan State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Anderson University Indiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in finance from Anderson University Indiana.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,606 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 332 |
| Human Resource Management | 266 |
| Business & Commerce | 232 |
| Hospitality Management | 59 |
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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