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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Massachusetts

2,289 students earned Finance degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

In this state, Finance & Financial Management is the 5th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,389
Master’s Degree 726
Post-Master’s Certificate 140
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 140
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.2%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Massachusetts

There are 191,630 people in the state and 5,710,980 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Massachusetts

Finance grads earn an average of $88,370 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
402 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $38,412. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,158 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,822 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. 88% of students get financical aid. 80% of the teachers are full time.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $62,743 after graduation.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $87,213 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. This private school has an average net price of $13,259.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,647 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,861. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $71,049 after graduation. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Merrimack College

North Andover
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,452 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,246. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,717 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,727 a year. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,214 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in MA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $130,180
Credit Counselors 12% $52,280
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 8% $42,530
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Loan Officers 7% $70,090
Financial Specialists 7% $81,120
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $82,060
Credit Analysts 4% $76,220
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents -2% $72,610
Tellers -4% $31,530
Bill and Account Collectors -4% $43,620
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -6% $45,160
New Accounts Clerks -8% $39,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 10,840
Management Sciences & Methods 3,148
Business & Commerce 2,073
Accounting 1,896
Marketing 1,590
International Business 609
Hospitality Management 372
Other Business & Marketing 271

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