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Financial Planning & Services Schools in Massachusetts

17 Financial Planning students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Financial Planning & Services major is the 54th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Financial Planning & Services Majors in Massachusetts

Financial Planning majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Master’s Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a financial planning major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of financial planning majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Financial Planning & Services Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 26,530 people employed in jobs related to a financial planning degree, compared to 736,120 nationwide.

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Wages for Financial Planning & Services Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, financial planning grads earn an average of $118,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $98,770.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer financial planning degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Merrimack College

North Andover
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,367. 50% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,459 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. An average student at Suffolk will pay a net price of $30,995.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#4

Elms College

Chicopee
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. An average student at Elms College will pay a net price of $25,321. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Financial Planning & Services Careers in MA

Some of the careers financial planning majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Credit Counselors 12% $52,280
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $82,060
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents -2% $72,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Finance 1,910
Investments & Securities 52
Banking & Financial Support Services 1

View all majors related to Financial Planning & Services

View Nationwide Financial Planning & Services Report

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