Doctor’s Degrees in Financial Planning & Services
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Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
In 2020-2021, 17 doctor's degrees were awarded to financial planning majors. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for financial planning majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in financial planning. About 64.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
Kansas State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for financial planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The financial planning program at Kansas State University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
American College of Financial Services is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at The American College.
Texas Tech University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The financial planning program at Texas Tech University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial planning that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 26 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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