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Finance Schools in New York

3,167 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Finance is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 105 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,888
Master’s Degree 238
Associate Degree 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.4%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in New York

332,940 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 New York

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $119,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

#1

Baruch College

New York
1,006 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,554 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

In their early career, Syracuse grads earn an average salary of $58,773. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 88% of students get financical aid.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $38,147. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,682. 43% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Hofstra grads earn an average salary of $49,115.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $48,321 after graduation.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,213 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,067.

#9

Queens College

Queens
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,469. In their early career, QC grads earn an average salary of $45,538.

#10

Iona College

New Rochelle
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,590 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,234. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,700 after earning their degree at this institution. 59% of the teachers are full time.

Finance Careers in NY

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Financial Managers 21% $194,820
Personal Financial Advisors 16% $136,830
General and Operations Managers 15% $129,690
Budget Analysts 12% $75,260
Financial Analysts 12% $107,160
Financial Specialists 10% $81,800
Loan Officers 8% $78,520
Credit Analysts 8% $102,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Financial Planning & Services 52
Other Financial Management 51
Public Finance 20
Investments & Securities 12
Banking & Financial Support Services 6
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