Graduate Certificates in Finance & Financial Management
Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,301 people earned their graduate certificate in finance. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in finance is $107,359. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $107,359 to a high of $107,359.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for finance majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in finance. About 60.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 792 |
| Women | 509 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 633 |
| International Students | 198 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 224 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 115 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for finance students seekinga graduate certificate is American College of Financial Services. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their graduate certificate in finance from The American College. About 49% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American College of Financial Services finance graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,359.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in finance from UChicago. Of these students, 55% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Chicago finance graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,359.
The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. 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, 75 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Texas Tech. About 53% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Tech University finance graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,359.
The 5th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington State University. 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, 61 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Wazzu. About 33% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Colorado State. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
The 7th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in finance from NC State. Of these students, 32% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in finance at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 107,359.
The 8th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in finance from GWU. About 30% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Washington University finance graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,359.
The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in finance from U Miami. About 8% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Miami finance graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,359.
Kansas State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. 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, 31 people received their graduate certificate in finance from K -State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Iowa. Of these students, 14% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Texas A&M College Station. Those who complete their graduate certificate in finance at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 107,359.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 45% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in finance at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 107,359.
The 12th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Fordham U. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Fordham University finance graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,359.
The 15th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in finance from ECU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that ECU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
University of Southern California is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in finance from USC. About 21% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern Oregon University. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,553 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Southern Oregon University. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southern Oregon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,359.
SUNY Empire State College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in finance from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in finance at SUNY Empire State College make a median salary of 107,359.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 7,027 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,871 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 815 |
| Accounting | 771 |
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.
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