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Finance & Financial Management Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,303 students earned their Finance degrees in NC.

In this state, Finance & Financial Management is the 4th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,233
Post-Master’s Certificate 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 52
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 153,400 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $76,050, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

361 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,634. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,249 a year.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $38,122. Graduates earn an average $49,734 after graduation.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,550. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 44% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,989. In their early career, Appalachian State grads earn an average salary of $38,958.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Campbell University

Buies Creek
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,153 a year.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,924. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Graduates earn an average $37,533 after graduation.

#9

High Point University

High Point
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,475. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,795 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,026. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in NC

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Credit Counselors 27% $45,770
Financial Managers 24% $131,610
Personal Financial Advisors 23% $97,960
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 16% $62,360
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 16% $41,330
Loan Officers 16% $62,360
Credit Analysts 14% $74,050
Financial Specialists 14% $67,040
General and Operations Managers 13% $108,750
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740
New Accounts Clerks 4% $41,490
Bill and Account Collectors 1% $35,280
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 1% $40,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Business Administration & Management 10,255
Accounting 2,113
Management Sciences & Methods 1,943
Marketing 1,118
Business & Commerce 494
Hospitality Management 313
International Business 259
Management Information Systems 259

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