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Finance & Financial Management Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 249 students earned their Finance degrees in CA.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 78th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in California

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 206
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

In California, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 34.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in California

649,250 people in the state and 5,710,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in California

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $81,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

In their early career, ULV grads earn an average salary of $48,057. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

An average student at CLU will pay a net price of $27,410. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,426 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,569. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,264 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.99 years.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in CA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Managers 22% $139,240
Business Professors 17% $125,810
Financial Analysts 14% $95,680
Credit Counselors 13% $49,040
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110
Financial Specialists 11% $72,620
Personal Financial Advisors 11% $96,490
Loan Officers 11% $61,310
Budget Analysts 10% $86,730
Credit Analysts 9% $79,210
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 4% $54,370
Chief Executives -2% $208,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to finance.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 11,809
Management Sciences & Methods 3,668
Human Resource Management 1,233
Accounting 893
International Business 265
Taxation 223
Entrepreneurial Studies 199
Management Information Systems 186

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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