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Graduate Certificates in Finance & Financial Management

1,197 Yearly Graduations
$85,403 Median Salary
40% Women
A graduate certificate in finance is offered at 115 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 23% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 11.9% of finance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Finance Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,197 graduate certificates were awarded to finance majors. 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 48,215
Master’s Degree 4,544
Basic Certificate 3,329
Graduate Certificate 1,197
Associate Degree 323
Undergraduate Certificate 127
Doctor’s Degree 43

Earnings of Finance Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in finance is $85,403. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $79,746 and the high is $114,565.

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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 59.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 715
Women 482
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The racial-ethnic distribution of finance graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 79
Black or African American 70
Hispanic or Latino 100
White 591
International Students 143
Other Races/Ethnicities 214
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There are 115 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American College of Financial Services

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
295 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 295 people received their graduate certificate in finance from The American College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
173 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Harvard. About 36% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
126 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at UChicago. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
75 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The finance program at Texas Tech University awarded 75 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
61 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Wazzu. About 31% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

56 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Colorado State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
36 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at NC State. About 31% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
35 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at GWU. Of these students, 34% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their graduate certificate in finance from U Miami. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
31 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at K -State. About 32% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
30 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The finance program at University of Iowa awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The finance program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Fordham U. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in finance from ECU. About 6% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The finance program at University of Southern California awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Golden Gate University - San Francisco. 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 $19,620 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
13 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at SDSU. About 23% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Southern Oregon University. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The finance program at SUNY Empire State College awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 5,948
Management Sciences & Methods 2,275
Human Resource Management 2,089
Accounting 1,091
Entrepreneurial Studies 731

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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