Master’s Degrees in Financial Planning & Services
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Education Levels of Financial Planning Majors
In 2018-2019, 202 master's degrees were awarded to financial planning majors. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for financial planning students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in financial planning. About 71.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of financial planning master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Financial Planning Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in financial planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American College of Financial Services tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in financial planning from The American College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - World Campus. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Penn State World Campus. About 28% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Joseph's University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,334 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in financial planning from St. Joe's.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. 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, 24 master's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at K -State. Of these students, 38% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Lutheran University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,406 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in financial planning from CLU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for financial planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Great Valley. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Penn State Great Valley. Of these students, 33% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,620 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in financial planning from Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Of these students, 45% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marywood University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Marywood. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,083 per year.
The financial planning program at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bentley University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,400 per year.
The financial planning program at Bentley University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baker College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Baker College. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Elms College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in financial planning. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,814 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at Elms College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Montana State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in financial planning from MSU Bozeman.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in financial planning. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,531 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to financial planning majors at OSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to financial planning that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance | 5,163 |
| Other Financial Management | 109 |
| Investments & Securities | 58 |
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 19 |
| Public Finance | 15 |
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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