Bachelor’s Degrees in Financial Planning & Services
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Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
In 2018-2019, 556 bachelor's degrees were awarded to financial planning majors. This makes it the 51st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in financial planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 2,167 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 556 |
| Graduate Certificate | 272 |
| Master’s Degree | 202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Financial Planning Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in financial planning. About 67.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 377 |
| Women | 179 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 417 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for financial planning students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 43,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 94 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at UW - Madison. Of these students, 44% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 39,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,513 per year.
The financial planning program at Utah Valley University awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Roger Williams University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,789 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,768 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from RWU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,208 per year.
The financial planning program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 37 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from Temple. About 26% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 24,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,164 per year.
The financial planning program at University of Delaware awarded 28 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,306 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at University of Akron Main Campus. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,300 per year.
The financial planning program at University of Connecticut awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,978 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from UNF. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Berkeley College - New York. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The financial planning program at Berkeley College - New York awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 21,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,383 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,700 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Central Michigan. Of these students, 11% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Franklin University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 4,900 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 $16,080 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from Franklin University. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree 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.
The financial planning program at Kansas State University awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Duluth is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
The financial planning program at University of Minnesota - Duluth awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,360 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from WMU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bryant University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,498 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,832 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from Bryant. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,086 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at William Paterson University. About 17% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Marywood University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from Marywood. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alfred State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in financial planning from Alfred State. About 18% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year.
The financial planning program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial planning that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 45,223 |
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 698 |
| Other Financial Management | 166 |
| Investments & Securities | 70 |
| Public Finance | 21 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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