Finance Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Finance is offered at 745 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Finance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.4% of Finance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 49,828 degrees were awarded toFinance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 87 |
| Associate’s Degree | 164 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 45,564 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,999 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Finance of $75,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,617 |
| 4 years | $75,528 |
| 5 years | $88,287 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Finance students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Finance. About 65.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,066 |
| Women | 1,087 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Finance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,260 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 220 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 388 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 124 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 895 | 28.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Finance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 809 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Finance. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 922 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 827 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 657 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 568 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 533 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 493 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 490 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 479 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 474 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 427 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 427 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 417 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their master's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 392 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 384 master's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Finance that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning and Services | 5,773 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 992 |
| Investments and Securities | 414 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 363 |
| International Finance | 124 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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