Associate’s Degrees in Finance & Financial Management
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
In 2018-2019, 296 associate's degrees were awarded to finance majors. This makes it the 18th most popular associate's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46,736 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,579 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,713 |
| Graduate Certificate | 631 |
| Associate’s Degree | 296 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 67 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Associate’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in finance is $16,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $16,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $166.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in finance. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 146 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbus State Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for finance majors who are seeking their associate's degree. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The finance program at Columbus State Community College awarded 24 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lake Area Technical Institute comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at LATI.
Bunker Hill Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in finance. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The finance program at Bunker Hill Community College awarded 17 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their associate's degree in finance from LAVC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Laney College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their associate's degree in finance from Laney College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Essex County College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in finance. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their associate's degree in finance from Essex. Of these students, 69% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Naugatuck Valley Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in finance. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at Naugatuck Valley Community College. About 45% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,095 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at Madison College.
The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their associate's degree in finance from BMCC. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in finance. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their associate's degree in finance from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in finance. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their associate's degree in finance from WITC. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Berkeley College - New York. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The finance program at Berkeley College - New York awarded 6 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their associate's degree in finance from Western Technical College.
Los Angeles City College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in finance. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at Los Angeles City College. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Kirkwood Community College. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their associate's degree in finance from Kirkwood Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Fox Valley Technical College. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at FVTC.
St Cloud Technical and Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their associate's degree in finance from St Cloud Technical and Community College.
The 15th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Langston University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,273 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their associate's degree in finance from Langston University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Community College of Rhode Island comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Each year, around 14,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at CCRI. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Southeast Technical Institute comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in finance. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 associate's degrees were handed out to finance majors at Southeast Technical Institute. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Finance Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 134 |
| Finance | 120 |
| Other Financial Management | 24 |
| Financial Planning & Services | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,528 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,723 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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