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Finance Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 1,183 students earned their Finance degrees in AL.

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 1,139
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 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
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,534. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,911 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,585. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,223. In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $38,334.

#5

Samford University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,716. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,360 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $37,535. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,373 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $18,336.

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. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,038 after graduation.

#10

Tuskegee University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

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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