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Finance in New York

Finance Schools in New York

2,963 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,686
Master’s Degree 208
Associate Degree 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in New York

In this state, there are 453,700 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 5,710,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in New York

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $103,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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

#1

Baruch College

New York
1,006 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

A typical student attending Baruch will pay a net price of $3,644. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,889. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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218 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,759. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,276.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,700. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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#9

Queens College

Queens
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Iona College

New Rochelle
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,590 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 52% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Finance Careers in NY

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 15% $129,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Business Administration & Management 20,678
Accounting 7,419
Management Sciences & Methods 4,913
Business & Commerce 2,314
Marketing 2,231
Specialized Sales 1,745
Hospitality Management 1,586
Human Resource Management 1,387

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