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Finance Schools in Louisiana

826 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Finance is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 725
Master’s Degree 101

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Louisiana

43,440 people in the state and 4,245,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $75,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

424 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
14,047 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $42,217.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $46,054.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,953 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. 64% of the teachers are full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $13,269.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 64% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,189 a year. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,722 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,570 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,881 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,536. It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. 69% of the teachers are full time.

Finance Careers in LA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Financial Managers 19% $93,300
Personal Financial Advisors 19% $67,750
Credit Analysts 14% $60,280
Financial Analysts 13% $67,760
Financial Specialists 13% $55,490
Loan Officers 13% $48,230
General and Operations Managers 11% $92,600
Budget Analysts 10% $63,270
Chief Executives -3% $204,070

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