Financial Planning & Services Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Financial Planning & Services is offered at 84 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Financial Planning & Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.8% 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 (this page) | 3,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of Financial Planning & Services Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Financial Planning & Services of $75,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Financial Planning & Services majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Financial Planning & Services. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 86 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Financial Planning & Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 43.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 27 | 11.5% |
| International Students | 58 | 24.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Financial Planning & Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Financial Planning & Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
American College of Financial Services tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,608 master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 98 master's degrees 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.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree 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.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 49 master's degrees 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 Connecticut comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree 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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree 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.
Roger Williams University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees 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 Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 24 master's degrees 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 master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree 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 Minnesota-Duluth comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. This school awarded 21 master's degrees 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 North Florida is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree 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.
California Lutheran University is a popular choice for Financial Planning & Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Financial Planning & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Financial Planning & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master’s degrees.
| 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
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