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Finance & Financial Management Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,303 students earned their Finance degrees in NC.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,233
Post-Master’s Certificate 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 52
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in North Carolina

There are 153,400 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 North Carolina

Finance grads earn an average of $76,050 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

361 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,122. In their early career, Elon grads earn an average salary of $49,734. 78% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $32,845. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. Graduates earn an average $38,958 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. 87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Campbell University

Buies Creek
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,153 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#9

High Point University

High Point
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. An average student at High Point will pay a net price of $39,475. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at High Point.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in NC

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Credit Counselors 27% $45,770
Financial Managers 24% $131,610
Personal Financial Advisors 23% $97,960
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 16% $62,360
Business Professors 16% $72,920
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 16% $41,330
Loan Officers 16% $62,360
Credit Analysts 14% $74,050
Financial Specialists 14% $67,040
General and Operations Managers 13% $108,750
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740
New Accounts Clerks 4% $41,490
Bill and Account Collectors 1% $35,280
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 1% $40,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Business Administration & Management 10,472
Accounting 2,114
Management Sciences & Methods 1,957
Marketing 1,241
Business & Commerce 494
Hospitality Management 337
Management Information Systems 269
International Business 260

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