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Finance Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 1,360 students earned their Finance degrees in GA.

In this state, Finance is the 5th most popular major out of a total 69 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,357
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Georgia

There are 140,590 people in the state and 4,245,450 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $85,610, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

519 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $18,522. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,385.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,864 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Berry College

Mount Berry
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $38,255 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Finance Careers in GA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Financial Managers 26% $127,830
Personal Financial Advisors 21% $96,980
Loan Officers 18% $54,690
Financial Analysts 17% $75,230
Credit Analysts 15% $63,700
Financial Specialists 15% $73,370
General and Operations Managers 15% $92,450
Budget Analysts 12% $67,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to finance.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Banking & Financial Support Services 6
Other Financial Management 2

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