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Finance Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 821 students earned their Finance degrees in VA.

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 750
Master’s Degree 71

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: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $20,927.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,412 a year.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,431. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $55,354. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,948. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $44,503.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,605. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,584 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. In their early career, CNU grads earn an average salary of $48,442.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Ferrum College

Ferrum
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,730 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,052. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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