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Graduate Certificate in Finance

Graduate Certificates in Finance

501 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 76 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in finance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.2% of finance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Finance Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 501 people earned their graduate certificate in finance. This earns it the #45 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in finance at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,796
Graduate Certificate 501
Doctor’s Degree 30

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 data on debt ranges for finance majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in finance. About 69.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 347
Women 154
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The racial-ethnic distribution of finance graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 31
Hispanic or Latino 32
White 297
International Students 46
Other Races/Ethnicities 47
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There are 76 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
70 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
61 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Wazzu. About 33% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

56 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Colorado State. About 26% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
36 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in finance from NC State. Of these students, 32% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
30 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Iowa. Of these students, 14% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
25 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in finance from UChicago. About 48% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
18 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from GWU. Of these students, 31% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Texas A&M College Station.

18 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in finance from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 45% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in finance from ECU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
14 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in finance from USC. About 21% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Oregon University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,553 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Southern Oregon University. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations

Davenport University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Davenport University.

#13

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
9 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Seattle U. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#15

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
8 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Belhaven University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in finance. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in finance from Belhaven. Of these students, 78% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
6 Yearly Graduations

Stony Brook University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in finance from SUNY Stony Brook.

4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in finance. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in finance from University of Oklahoma.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to finance that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Financial Planning & Services 427
Other Financial Management 143
International Finance 131
Investments & Securities 90
Public Finance 6

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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