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Finance Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 1,251 students earned their Finance degrees in NC.

A Finance major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,204
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in North Carolina

There are 114,240 people in the state and 4,245,450 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $88,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

361 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,873. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,056 a year. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public school has an average net price of $16,162.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
8,947 Total Students

41% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,196 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. 75% of students get financical aid. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,110. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,795 after earning their degree at this institution.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,995 a year. 74% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#8

High Point University

High Point
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $49,281 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,063 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,145 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Wingate University

Wingate
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Wingate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Wingate will pay a net price of $18,345.

Finance Careers in NC

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $131,610
Personal Financial Advisors 23% $97,960
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Loan Officers 16% $62,360
Credit Analysts 14% $74,050
Financial Specialists 14% $67,040
General and Operations Managers 13% $108,750
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Other Financial Management 61
Investments & Securities 12

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