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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Massachusetts

2,169 students earned Finance degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Finance & Financial Management is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,354
Master’s Degree 595
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 178
Post-Master’s Certificate 178
Associate Degree 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Massachusetts

There are 191,630 people in the state and 5,710,980 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Massachusetts

Finance grads earn an average of $88,370 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
402 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
330 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 67% of the teachers are full time.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,876 after earning their degree at this institution.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,995. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

#8

Merrimack College

North Andover
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Merrimack grads earn an average salary of $49,705. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,050. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,814 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 26% of the teachers are full time.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in MA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Financial Managers 17% $130,180
Credit Counselors 12% $52,280
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 8% $42,530
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Loan Officers 7% $70,090
Financial Specialists 7% $81,120
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $82,060
Credit Analysts 4% $76,220
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents -2% $72,610
Tellers -4% $31,530
Bill and Account Collectors -4% $43,620
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -6% $45,160
New Accounts Clerks -8% $39,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 11,109
Management Sciences & Methods 3,311
Business & Commerce 2,076
Accounting 1,929
Marketing 1,663
International Business 611
Hospitality Management 372
Human Resource Management 311

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