Doctor’s Degrees in Financial Planning & Services
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Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
In 2018-2019, 20 doctor's degrees were awarded to financial planning majors. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for financial planning majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in financial planning. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
Kansas State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for financial planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at K -State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 38,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,958 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in financial planning from Texas Tech. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American College of Financial Services comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in financial planning from The American College. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% 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 doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 47 |
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
- Image Credit: By Dave Dugdale under License
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