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Finance Schools in Rhode Island

In <nil>, 599 students earned their Finance degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Finance is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 543
Master’s Degree 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 14,130 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 4,245,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Rhode Island

Finance grads earn an average of $84,720 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Providence College

Providence
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,560 a year.

#2

Bryant University

Smithfield
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,441 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,426. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,461 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,306 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,117 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, JWU Providence grads earn an average salary of $36,348. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Salve Regina. 95% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,293.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,414. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,348 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Rhode Island College

Providence
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

In their early career, RIC grads earn an average salary of $41,889. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $10,986.

Finance Careers in RI

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $129,900
Budget Analysts 12% $80,320
Loan Officers 11% $60,460
General and Operations Managers 9% $134,840
Financial Analysts 9% $78,820
Financial Specialists 7% $69,910
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Financial Planning & Services 79

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