Basic Certificates in Financial Planning & Services
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Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
In 2018-2019, 2,167 earned their basic certificate in financial planning. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for financial planning majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for financial planning majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in financial planning. About 77.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,679 |
| Women | 488 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 1,239 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 802 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 23 colleges that offer a basic certificate in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for financial planning students seekinga basic certificate is American College of Financial Services. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The financial planning program at American College of Financial Services awarded 2,101 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in financial planning. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,802 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 people received their basic certificate in financial planning from WKU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in financial planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,612 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year.
The financial planning program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 11 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in financial planning. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,214 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,792 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 basic certificates were handed out to financial planning majors at Penn State Erie.
Pennsylvania State University - World Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in financial planning. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,682 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to financial planning majors at Penn State World Campus. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their basic certificate is DeSales University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 basic certificates were handed out to financial planning majors at DeSales. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 29,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,264 per year.
The financial planning program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 4 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Community College of Rhode Island comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in financial planning. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 basic certificates were handed out to financial planning majors at CCRI.
The 9th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Albertus Magnus College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to financial planning majors at Albertus Magnus.
Utah Valley University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in financial planning. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 basic certificates were handed out to financial planning majors at UVU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Raritan Valley Community College. The financial planning program at Raritan Valley Community College awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 9th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Redlands. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,020 per year.
The financial planning program at University of Redlands awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in financial planning. 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.
The financial planning program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in financial planning. The financial planning program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial planning that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 232 |
| 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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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