Finance Graduate Certificates
There are 745 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Finance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.2% 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 | 45,564 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,999 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Finance of $75,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Finance majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 68.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 251 |
| Women | 116 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Finance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 54.8% |
| Asian | 31 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 30 | 8.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Finance Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 809 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Finance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Finance students seeking a graduate certificate is Ohio State University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 922 people received their graduate certificate in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Finance. This school awarded 827 graduate certificates in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their graduate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 605 graduate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their graduate 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 Iowa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 568 people received their graduate certificate in Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their graduate certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Finance. This school awarded 520 graduate 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 South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 493 graduate 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Finance. This school awarded 490 graduate certificates in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 479 people received their graduate certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Finance. This school awarded 474 graduate 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 427 people received their graduate certificate in Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 427 graduate certificates in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificates in Finance. This school awarded 426 graduate certificates in Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 420 graduate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 417 graduate 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.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Finance majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their graduate 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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Finance. This school awarded 392 graduate 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their graduate certificate in Finance from this school. 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 graduate 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
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