Graduate Certificates in Finance & Financial Management
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
In 2018-2019, 631 graduate certificates were awarded to finance majors. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate 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 | 46,736 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,579 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,713 |
| Graduate Certificate | 631 |
| Associate’s Degree | 296 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 67 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for finance majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in finance is $34,964. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $34,964 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,964.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $407.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in finance. About 65.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 412 |
| Women | 219 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 273 |
| International Students | 100 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 169 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 85 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in finance. 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 finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 237 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at The American College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,300 per year.
The finance program at University of Chicago awarded 59 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 33,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,426 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,520 per year.
The finance program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 54 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 28,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,770 per year.
The finance program at George Washington University awarded 36 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,073 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,079 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Iowa. About 11% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fordham University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 16,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,608 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Fordham U.
Seattle University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,765 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,280 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Seattle U. About 15% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 28,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,583 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at University of Oklahoma. About 15% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,800 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at U Miami. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
The finance program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 47,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in finance from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Creighton University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Creighton. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
San Diego State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
The finance program at San Diego State University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Bentley University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Bentley. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 34,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year.
The finance program at Virginia Tech awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Of these students, 38% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Empire State College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in finance from SUNY Empire. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College of Saint Rose comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Saint Rose.
The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern Oregon University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,505 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,028 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Southern Oregon University.
The 20th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
The finance program at Stony Brook University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Finance Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning & Services | 272 |
| Finance | 209 |
| Investments & Securities | 49 |
| Other Financial Management | 47 |
| International Finance | 38 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 4,965 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,510 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 1,451 |
| Accounting | 1,089 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 584 |
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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