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Associate Degrees in Finance & Financial Management

323 Yearly Graduations
$35,711 Median Salary
$14,682 Median Debt
There are 94 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in finance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.0% of finance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Finance Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 323 students earned their associate degree in finance. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in finance at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 48,215
Master’s Degree 4,544
Basic Certificate 3,329
Graduate Certificate 1,197
Associate Degree 323
Undergraduate Certificate 127
Doctor’s Degree 43

Earnings of Finance Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in finance is $35,711. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,711 to a high of $35,711.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in finance is $14,682. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $14,682 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,682.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in finance. About 58.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 135
Women 188
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The racial-ethnic distribution of finance associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 30
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 60
White 151
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 16
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There are 94 colleges that offer an associate degree in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown, South Dakota
29 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for finance students seekingan associate degree is Lake Area Technical Institute. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in finance from LATI. Of these students, 72% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in finance from BMCC. Of these students, 52% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
25 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bunker Hill Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in finance from BHCC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The finance program at Columbus State Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, California
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in finance. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at LAVC. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#5

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Naugatuck Valley Community College. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The finance program at Naugatuck Valley Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Essex County College. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in finance from Essex. Of these students, 58% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Westmoreland County Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at Westmoreland College. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas Tech University. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. The finance program at Arkansas Tech University awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#9

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kirkwood Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in finance from Kirkwood Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#11

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at SWC Chula Vista. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#11

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at MDC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#13

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Rhode Island. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at CCRI. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in finance from Madison College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#15

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Paul College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in finance from Saint Paul College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in finance from Western Technical College. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Mountwest Community and Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in finance. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at MCTC.

#18

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is City College of San Francisco. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Cloud Technical and Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in finance. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to finance majors at St Cloud Technical and Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Berkeley College - New York

New York, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Berkeley College - New York. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in finance from Berkeley College - New York. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

Finance Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Finance 149
Banking & Financial Support Services 144
Other Financial Management 16
Financial Planning & Services 14

Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 63,763
Business & Commerce 17,867
Accounting 11,525
Business Support & Assistance 3,471
Hospitality Management 2,539

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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