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Finance Schools in North Carolina

1,230 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,178
Post-Master’s Certificate 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 52

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924.

#8

High Point University

High Point
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $39,475.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

In their early career, Queens grads earn an average salary of $40,795. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Queens. This private school has an average net price of $27,026.

#10

Wingate University

Wingate
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,647 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

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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