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Finance Schools in Rhode Island

601 students earned Finance degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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 558
Master’s Degree 43

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Bryant University

Smithfield
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,109 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, URI grads earn an average salary of $51,827. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,582. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Salve Regina. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,306 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

In their early career, JWU Online grads earn an average salary of $36,268. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Rhode Island College

Providence
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,888 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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