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Finance Schools in District of Columbia

705 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Finance major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 546
Master’s Degree 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 40.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 45,720 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 4,245,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $108,420, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
297 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 53% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#3

American University

Washington
124 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,684.

#5

Howard University

Washington
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

In their early career, University of the District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $32,237. A typical student attending University of the District of Columbia will pay a net price of $16,001. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Finance Careers in DC

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 16% $136,660
Financial Analysts 14% $91,390
Financial Managers 9% $150,550
General and Operations Managers 7% $140,990
Loan Officers 6% $74,840
Budget Analysts 5% $100,210
Credit Analysts 4% $106,750
Financial Specialists 4% $103,300

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