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Finance & Financial Management Schools in District of Columbia

176 students earned Finance degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Finance & Financial Management is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.8%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in District of Columbia

48,680 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $102,510, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#2

American University

Washington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year.

#4

Howard University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,388. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in DC

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $97,340
Credit Counselors 22% $65,550
Personal Financial Advisors 16% $136,660
Financial Analysts 14% $91,390
Financial Managers 9% $150,550
General and Operations Managers 7% $140,990
Loan Officers 6% $74,840
Budget Analysts 5% $100,210
Credit Analysts 4% $106,750
Financial Specialists 4% $103,300
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 3% $65,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Business Administration & Management 2,104
Management Sciences & Methods 419
Human Resource Management 349
Entrepreneurial Studies 217
Accounting 209
Real Estate 180
International Business 63
Hospitality Management 53

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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