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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Louisiana

928 students earned Finance degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Louisiana

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 728
Master’s Degree 182
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 60,530 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 5,710,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Louisiana

Finance grads earn an average of $63,690 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

424 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,457 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,326 a year. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,811.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,140. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,166 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Southeastern. The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,209 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

A typical student attending McNeese will pay a net price of $10,759. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,755. Graduates earn an average $35,674 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Loyola New Orleans. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,071 after graduation.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in LA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 19% $67,750
Financial Managers 19% $93,300
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 14% $31,960
Credit Analysts 14% $60,280
Financial Analysts 13% $67,760
Financial Specialists 13% $55,490
Loan Officers 13% $48,230
General and Operations Managers 11% $92,600
Budget Analysts 10% $63,270
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 9% $45,900
Chief Executives -3% $204,070
New Accounts Clerks -4% $33,320
Tellers -8% $27,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Business Administration & Management 5,167
Accounting 880
Marketing 832
Business & Commerce 709
Construction Management 310
Management Sciences & Methods 291
International Business 203
Human Resource Management 143

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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