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Finance Schools in Louisiana

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

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 728
Master’s Degree 182

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,749.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,140. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,336. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,209 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,891 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,755. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Graduates earn an average $35,071 after graduation.

Finance Careers in LA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 19% $67,750
Financial Managers 19% $93,300
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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