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Finance in Pennsylvania

Finance Schools in Pennsylvania

7,033 students earned Finance degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A Finance major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 361
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 361
Master’s Degree 223
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 26.6%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 202,400 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 5,710,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $74,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,723 Total Students
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305 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,894. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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La Salle University

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. An average student at La Salle will pay a net price of $12,991.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,559. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,635. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

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Lincoln University

Lincoln University
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,077 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Lincoln.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $29,187. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. 85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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Finance Careers in PA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 7% $112,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 4,564
Management Sciences & Methods 2,105
Human Resource Management 962
Accounting 582
Business & Commerce 386
Entrepreneurial Studies 318
Marketing 168
Taxation 99

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