Investments & Securities Graduate Certificates
There are 23 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Investments & Securities. This degree is more popular with male students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 41.7% of Investments & Securities graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Investments & Securities Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 414 students earned theirInvestments & Securities majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Investments & Securities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 155 |
| Master’s Degree | 259 |
Earnings of Investments & Securities Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Investments & Securities 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Investments & Securities students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. About 64.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Investments & Securities graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 22.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 10.4% |
| International Students | 40 | 41.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 41.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Investments & Securities Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 32 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Investments & Securities. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Missouri-Columbia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 87 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Merrimack College is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lynn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 17 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 11 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 10 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities 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 Arkansas-Fort Smith comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 8 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 7 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Vincent College is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 6 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nichols College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 4 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities 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 Nebraska at Omaha is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 4 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean County College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 2 graduate certificates in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Investments & Securities that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 49,828 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 5,773 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 992 |
| 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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