Bachelor’s Degrees in Financial Planning & Services
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Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
In 2020-2021, 750 earned their bachelor's degree in financial planning. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in financial planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 2,708 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 750 |
| Graduate Certificate | 418 |
| Master’s Degree | 179 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Associate Degree | 14 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Financial Planning Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for financial planning students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in financial planning. About 71.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 538 |
| Women | 212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 564 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for financial planning students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The financial planning program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 112 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Utah Valley University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. The financial planning program at Utah Valley University awarded 63 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Roger Williams University. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,025 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,476 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at RWU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The financial planning program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 49 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at UCONN. About 19% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Mizzou. Of these students, 7% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from Temple. About 37% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. The financial planning program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 30 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
University of Delaware is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The financial planning program at University of Delaware awarded 29 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from K -State. About 35% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. The financial planning program at University of Northern Iowa awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Duluth is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The financial planning program at University of Minnesota - Duluth awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at UNF. About 33% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. The financial planning program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 12% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Franklin University. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,080 per year. The financial planning program at Franklin University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 35% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Berkeley College - New York. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Berkeley College - New York. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Michigan University. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Central Michigan. About 31% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Alfred State College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Alfred State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Bryant University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,885 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,220 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Bryant.
Western Michigan University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at WMU. About 36% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial planning that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 46,671 |
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 520 |
| Other Financial Management | 152 |
| Investments & Securities | 108 |
| Public Finance | 14 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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