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Finance Schools in Alabama

1,278 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 49 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,227
Master’s Degree 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Alabama

45,020 people in the state and 4,245,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Alabama

Finance grads earn an average of $88,350 in the state and $100,990 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
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,917. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,695 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. 96% of students get financical aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#5

Samford University

Birmingham
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,778 after graduation.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,533 a year. 96% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 66% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University. This public school has an average net price of $17,523. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,584. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,169 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. An average student at Tuskegee will pay a net price of $36,528. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Finance 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
General and Operations Managers 10% $100,980
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Chief Executives -4% $189,920

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