Investments & Securities Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Investments & Securities is offered at 23 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Investments & Securities. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.8% of Investments & Securities graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Investments & Securities Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 414 degrees were awarded toInvestments & 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 (this page) | 259 |
Earnings of Investments & Securities Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Investments & Securities 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Investments & Securities students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Investments & Securities graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 10.5% |
| International Students | 3 | 15.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Investments & Securities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Investments & Securities. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Investments & Securities students seeking a master's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. This school awarded 87 master's degrees 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.
Merrimack College is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 63 master's degrees 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees 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.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees 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.
Lynn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 19 master's degrees 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.
Fordham University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 10 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees 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 Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees 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.
Pace University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Vincent College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nichols College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Investments & Securities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Investments & Securities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Investments & Securities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean County College is a popular choice for Investments & Securities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Investments & Securities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Investments & Securities. This school awarded 2 master's degrees 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 master’s degrees.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
