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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Alabama

1,183 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,139
Master’s Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Alabama

63,210 people in the state and 5,710,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $80,900, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

662 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $48,273.

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This public school has an average net price of $23,258.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,911 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,223. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,334 after graduation.

#5

Samford University

Birmingham
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,758 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,461 after graduation.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,535 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,625 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Montevallo. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

#10

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,654 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $34,926.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in AL

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $114,980
Financial Specialists 13% $72,500
Personal Financial Advisors 12% $80,510
Loan Officers 10% $57,660
Credit Counselors 10% $44,150
General and Operations Managers 10% $100,980
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 8% $33,860
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 2% $55,420
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 0% $36,330
Chief Executives -4% $189,920
New Accounts Clerks -5% $34,640
Bill and Account Collectors -7% $32,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Business Administration & Management 6,963
Accounting 1,554
Marketing 1,451
Human Resource Management 416
Management Information Systems 416
Hospitality Management 311
Business & Commerce 302
Managerial Economics 294

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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