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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Virginia

842 students earned Finance degrees in Virginia in the <nil> 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 759
Master’s Degree 82
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,581. Graduates earn an average $58,412 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,904. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $45,582.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,605. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Graduates earn an average $35,216 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,584 Total Students

A typical student attending CNU will pay a net price of $25,031. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,395.

#10

Regent University

Virginia Beach
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,120.

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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