Finance Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 745 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Finance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.8% of Finance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 49,828 degrees were awarded toFinance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 87 |
| Associate’s Degree | 164 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 45,564 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,999 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Finance of $75,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,617 |
| 4 years | $75,528 |
| 5 years | $88,287 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Finance students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 73.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33,307 |
| Women | 12,257 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Finance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,373 | 62.3% |
| Asian | 3,748 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,823 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,107 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,526 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1,205 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 2,651 | 5.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Finance Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 809 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 922 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 827 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 657 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 571 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 568 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 533 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 520 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 493 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 490 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 479 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 474 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 427 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 427 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 426 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their bachelor's degree in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Finance. This school awarded 384 bachelor's degrees in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Finance that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning and Services | 5,773 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 992 |
| Investments and Securities | 414 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 363 |
| International Finance | 124 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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