Master’s Degrees in Financial Planning & Services
Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 183 people earned their master's degree in financial planning. This earns it the #418 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in financial planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 3,733 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 687 |
| Graduate Certificate | 427 |
| Master’s Degree | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Financial Planning Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for financial planning majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in financial planning. About 64.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American College of Financial Services tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in financial planning from The American College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master'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, 36 people received their master's degree in financial planning from K -State. About 36% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,815 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Pace University - New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Pace University. Of these students, 30% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in financial planning from IWU. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Mizzou. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Regent. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Lutheran University. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in financial planning from CLU. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marywood University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Marywood. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in financial planning from OSU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana State University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in financial planning from MSU Bozeman. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baker College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Baker College. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cleary University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Cleary College. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Elms College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Elms College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Elizabethtown College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,166 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,166 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Etown.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial planning that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 3,796 |
| Other Financial Management | 132 |
| Investments & Securities | 36 |
| International Finance | 10 |
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 8 |
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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