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Finance Schools in Pennsylvania

3,374 students earned Finance degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,005
Master’s Degree 364
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Pennsylvania

147,490 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $91,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

658 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,851. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

607 Degrees in Major Awarded
#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
311 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
257 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
10,870 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,784. 65% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,063 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,812 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
206 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
7,263 Total Students

In their early career, Lehigh grads earn an average salary of $86,106. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,464 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at St. Joe's. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $63,052 after graduation.

#9

La Salle University

Philadelphia
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,043 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,623 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. An average student at La Salle will pay a net price of $23,269.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
4,692 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Finance Careers in PA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $138,980
Personal Financial Advisors 16% $78,470
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Financial Specialists 9% $71,240
General and Operations Managers 7% $112,620
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610
Credit Analysts 6% $76,610
Loan Officers 5% $59,340
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Financial Planning & Services 106
Banking & Financial Support Services 18
Public Finance 14
Other Financial Management 8
Investments & Securities 1

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