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Finance Schools in Massachusetts

1,982 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,290
Master’s Degree 590
Post-Master’s Certificate 71
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 71
Associate Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

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: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,514 a year. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Suffolk. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,995.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,797 after earning their degree at this institution. 74% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,814 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Salem State grads earn an average salary of $46,526. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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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