Undergraduate Certificates in Finance & Financial Management
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Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 164 students earned their undergraduate certificate in finance. This makes it the 14th most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in finance is $32,150. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,675 and the high is $41,625.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in finance is $22,750. 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, $22,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,750.
The median monthly payment of a finance graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $236.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in finance. About 53.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 88 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 53 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for finance students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Northwestern. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Boston University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 34,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.
The finance program at Boston University awarded 17 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at LAVC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North Lake College. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from North Lake College. Of these students, 71% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Salt Lake Community College. Each year, around 29,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The finance program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 5 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Western Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from Western Technical College.
Mohawk Valley Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at MVCC. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is East Central University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,298 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at ECU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Stark State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from Stark State College. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Black Hawk College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from BHC. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from City College of San Francisco.
Santa Barbara City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The finance program at Santa Barbara City College awarded 2 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Thomas Edison State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,024 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at TESU.
Hinds Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. The finance program at Hinds Community College awarded 2 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois Central College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. The finance program at Illinois Central College awarded 1 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Georgia Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from CGTC.
Oklahoma City Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at OCCC.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in finance. The finance program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College awarded 1 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their undergraduate certificate in finance from MATC. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pasadena City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in finance. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 undergraduate certificates were handed out to finance majors at Pasadena City College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Finance Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Banking & Financial Support Services | 89 |
| Finance | 55 |
| Other Financial Management | 17 |
| Financial Planning & Services | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 6,490 |
| Accounting | 4,885 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,663 |
| Business & Commerce | 2,017 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,014 |
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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