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Finance in New York

Finance Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 2,824 students earned their Finance degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,652
Master’s Degree 131
Associate Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in New York

332,940 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 New York

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $119,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

#1

Baruch College

New York
1,006 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. A typical student attending Baruch will pay a net price of $3,644.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,889. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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200 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,004. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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164 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,759.

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#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This private school has an average net price of $26,276. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,594.

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#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#9

Queens College

Queens
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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#10

Iona College

New Rochelle
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,590 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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Finance Careers in NY

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 15% $129,690
Financial Analysts 12% $107,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Other Financial Management 65
Financial Planning & Services 56
Investments & Securities 30
Public Finance 20
Banking & Financial Support Services 6
International Finance 1
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