Financial Planning & Services Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services is offered at 84 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Financial Planning & Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.1% of Financial Planning & Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Financial Planning & Services Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,773 students earned theirFinancial Planning & Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Financial Planning & Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 764 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of Financial Planning & Services Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Financial Planning & Services of $75,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,617 |
| 4 years | $75,528 |
| 5 years | $88,287 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 69.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,976 |
| Women | 1,336 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Financial Planning & Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,609 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 111 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 2,375 | 55.1% |
| International Students | 5 | 0.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Financial Planning & Services Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 118 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Financial Planning & Services students seeking a basic certificate is American College of Financial Services. This school awarded 4,608 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 174 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 40 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 38 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 24 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 23 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Duluth comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John Carroll University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 16 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 16 basic certificates in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Lutheran University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Financial Planning & Services that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 49,828 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 992 |
| Investments and Securities | 414 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 363 |
| International Finance | 124 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.