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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Virginia

929 students earned Finance degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Finance & Financial Management is the 7th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 866
Master’s Degree 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 143,590 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $85,090, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
337 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford. This public school has an average net price of $16,505.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,382. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,822 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,855. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,824. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Regent University

Virginia Beach
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in VA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Personal Financial Advisors 22% $83,220
Financial Managers 21% $147,710
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 15% $41,330
Loan Officers 14% $63,860
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Financial Specialists 11% $82,900
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 11% $62,780
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380
Bill and Account Collectors 1% $38,090
New Accounts Clerks -4% $34,990
Tellers -5% $30,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 11,019
Accounting 1,858
Management Sciences & Methods 1,581
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 968
Human Resource Management 472
Management Information Systems 380
Hospitality Management 347

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