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Finance Schools in Tennessee

669 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 65 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 653
Master’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Tennessee

There are 83,650 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 Tennessee

Finance grads earn an average of $74,870 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,660 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,320. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, Austin Peay State University grads earn an average salary of $34,105. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#9

Belmont University

Nashville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489.

#10

Lipscomb University

Nashville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Lipscomb grads earn an average salary of $41,745.

Finance Careers in TN

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Financial Managers 28% $95,970
Financial Analysts 23% $69,130
Personal Financial Advisors 18% $63,490
General and Operations Managers 17% $87,980
Credit Analysts 16% $57,020
Financial Specialists 16% $57,100
Loan Officers 13% $54,490
Chief Executives 5% $129,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Financial Planning & Services 3
Investments & Securities 2
Banking & Financial Support Services 1

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