Students seeking a finance minor lay a solid groundwork for a career in both the public and private sector, which require strategic management of their capital budgeting and financing.
This technologically advancing career teaches students the fundamentals of problem solving, quantitative and statistical analysis, communication and creativity. For minor requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Finance Minor catalog page.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Financial and Investment Analysts
Bright OutlookConduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Median Annual Wage
$102,740
Wage Range
$63,720 – $180,860
Projected Growth
Bright
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asse
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.
Median Annual Wage
$81,100
Wage Range
$48,460 – $151,490
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree
Personal Financial Advisors
Bright OutlookAdvise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash f
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
Median Annual Wage
$105,070
Wage Range
$50,190 – $357,020
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Median Annual Wage
$78,660
Wage Range
$48,040 – $212,880
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree
Financial Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Median Annual Wage
$166,570
Wage Range
$94,310 – $323,270
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, High school diploma or equivalent
Accountants and Auditors
Bright OutlookExamine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Median Annual Wage
$83,680
Wage Range
$56,020 – $144,090
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
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