Finance Basic Certificates
There are 745 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Finance. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Finance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 49,828 students earned theirFinance 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 | 45,564 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,999 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Finance of $75,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Finance. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 146 |
| Women | 124 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Finance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 12.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 45 | 16.7% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Finance Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 809 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Finance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Finance students seeking a basic certificate is Ohio State University-Main Campus. This school awarded 922 basic certificates in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 827 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 605 basic certificates 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.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 568 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their basic certificate 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 Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 493 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their basic certificate 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 South Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. This school awarded 479 basic certificates 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.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 427 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 427 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Finance. This school awarded 420 basic certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 398 basic certificates 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their basic certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Finance that also offer basic certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.