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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Louisiana

928 students earned Finance degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Finance & Financial Management is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 728
Master’s Degree 182
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 60,530 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 5,710,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Louisiana

Finance grads earn an average of $63,690 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

424 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $46,457 after graduation.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $44,326. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,094. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,980 after earning their degree at this institution.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,166 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,197 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,304. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $35,891 after graduation. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,755. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,463. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,071 a year. 65% of the teachers are full time.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in LA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 19% $67,750
Financial Managers 19% $93,300
Business Professors 18% $61,420
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 14% $31,960
Credit Analysts 14% $60,280
Financial Analysts 13% $67,760
Financial Specialists 13% $55,490
Loan Officers 13% $48,230
General and Operations Managers 11% $92,600
Budget Analysts 10% $63,270
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 9% $45,900
Chief Executives -3% $204,070
New Accounts Clerks -4% $33,320
Tellers -8% $27,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Business Administration & Management 5,195
Accounting 885
Marketing 832
Business & Commerce 712
Construction Management 407
Management Sciences & Methods 328
International Business 203
Human Resource Management 144

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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