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Finance Schools in Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Finance is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 842
Master’s Degree 53

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 109,230 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 4,245,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $97,990, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Virginia that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
337 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $19,551. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $22,562. 85% of the teachers are full time.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $17,204. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,487 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $33,492.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,824. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#10

Ferrum College

Ferrum
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,902. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,202 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,516 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 40% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,736.

Finance Careers in VA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 22% $83,220
Financial Managers 21% $147,710
Loan Officers 14% $63,860
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Financial Specialists 11% $82,900
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Financial Management 24
Financial Planning & Services 6

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