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Finance & Financial Management Schools in California

1,542 students earned Finance degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Finance & Financial Management is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,199
Master’s Degree 206
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 53
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Associate Degree 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.3%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in California

649,250 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 California

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $81,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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

399 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,523. 47% of the teachers are full time.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,002 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. An average student at SCU will pay a net price of $42,614.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,426 after earning their degree at this institution.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,467. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,826 after earning their degree at this institution.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA. This private school has an average net price of $40,053. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,822.

#8

Menlo College

Atherton
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
826 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,840. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,374 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in CA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Managers 22% $139,240
Financial Analysts 14% $95,680
Credit Counselors 13% $49,040
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 12% $45,390
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110
Financial Specialists 11% $72,620
Personal Financial Advisors 11% $96,490
Loan Officers 11% $61,310
Budget Analysts 10% $86,730
Credit Analysts 9% $79,210
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 4% $54,370
Chief Executives -2% $208,000
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -3% $39,510
Tellers -9% $31,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 61,259
Management Sciences & Methods 4,421
Accounting 3,971
Business & Commerce 1,843
Human Resource Management 1,593
Marketing 1,301
Managerial Economics 1,248
Hospitality Management 966

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