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Finance Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 2,104 students earned their Finance degrees in MA.

In this state, Finance is the 4th most popular major out of a total 85 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,302
Master’s Degree 719
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Associate Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Massachusetts

158,580 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 Massachusetts

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $105,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
402 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,158 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $83,822 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,197. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,170. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $87,213. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,259.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,647 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Suffolk. 97% of students get financical aid.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $71,049.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,717 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Dartmouth will pay a net price of $20,910. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,214 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,820. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,131 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,959 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

Finance Careers in MA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $130,180
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Loan Officers 7% $70,090
Financial Specialists 7% $81,120
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $82,060
Credit Analysts 4% $76,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Investments & Securities 52
Financial Planning & Services 16
Banking & Financial Support Services 1

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