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Finance in Massachusetts

Finance Schools in Massachusetts

2,174 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Finance is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,413
Master’s Degree 682
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58
Associate Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Massachusetts

158,580 people in the state and 4,245,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $105,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
402 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,090.

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322 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 84% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Bentley.

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234 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
227 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,814 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $49,047. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Finance Careers in MA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Investments & Securities 155
Financial Planning & Services 17
Other Financial Management 3
Banking & Financial Support Services 1

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