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Finance & Financial Management in Pennsylvania

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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 6,650 students earned their Finance degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Finance & Financial Management is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,169
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,684
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,684
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,684
Master’s Degree 483
Post-Master’s Certificate 297
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 297
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 19.7%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 202,400 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $74,880, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

658 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046.

609 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
347 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888.

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,723 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 60 to 1.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova
257 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, WCUPA grads earn an average salary of $46,701. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,484.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 77% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
206 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,492. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,613 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

La Salle University

Philadelphia
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,840 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,819.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in PA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $138,980
Business Professors 17% $73,570
Personal Financial Advisors 16% $78,470
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Financial Specialists 9% $71,240
Credit Counselors 9% $51,900
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 8% $61,560
General and Operations Managers 7% $112,620
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 7% $32,960
Credit Analysts 6% $76,610
Loan Officers 5% $59,340
Bill and Account Collectors -6% $35,370
Chief Executives -7% $208,000
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -8% $37,940
New Accounts Clerks -9% $36,240
Tellers -13% $28,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 10,541
Management Sciences & Methods 3,659
Accounting 3,659
Marketing 2,594
Business & Commerce 2,394
Human Resource Management 1,810
Hospitality Management 550
Entrepreneurial Studies 538

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