Basic Certificates in Finance
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 232 students earned their basic certificate in finance. This makes it the 38th most popular basic certificate 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 | 45,223 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,163 |
| Basic Certificate | 232 |
| Graduate Certificate | 209 |
| Associate’s Degree | 120 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for finance majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for finance majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in finance. About 50.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 36 colleges that offer a basic certificate in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 95,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 143 people received their basic certificate in finance from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in finance from MSU Moorhead. Of these students, 42% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tunxis Community College. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their basic certificate in finance from Tunxis Community College. Of these students, 53% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Kansas State University. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,212 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at K -State. Of these students, 25% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Idaho is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in finance. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their basic certificate in finance from U of I. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Metropolitan Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in finance. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at MCC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Phoenix - California. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in finance from UOPX - California. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is County College of Morris. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at County College of Morris. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Columbia Southern University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in finance. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year.
The finance program at Columbia Southern University awarded 4 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in finance from University of Arizona.
University of Phoenix - Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in finance. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at UOPX - Florida. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Post University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at Post University.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in finance. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at Salt Lake Community College.
Mount Aloysius College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their basic certificate in finance from Mount Aloysius.
Naugatuck Valley Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in finance. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Utah is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to finance majors at UOPX - Utah.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning & Services | 2,167 |
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 215 |
| Investments & Securities | 52 |
| Other Financial Management | 40 |
| Credit Management | 7 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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