Finance Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for finance majors including banking, investment, and financial planning.

Avg. Median Salary

$114,724

Highest Paying

$213,990

Entry-Level

$76,690

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Finance Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Chief Executives	$213,990	$75,700 – $507,730	204,350
2	Financial Managers	$166,570	$94,310 – $323,270	841,710
3	Actuaries	$130,000	$78,570 – $215,100	26,670
4	Personal Financial Advisors	$105,070	$50,190 – $357,020	266,800
5	Budget Analysts	$91,640	$62,250 – $136,660	47,160
6	Accountants and Auditors	$83,680	$56,020 – $144,090	1,449,500
7	Credit Analysts	$83,510	$56,250 – $169,230	64,390
8	Insurance Underwriters	$81,370	$55,530 – $145,160	105,420
9	Loan Officers	$76,690	$39,430 – $153,180	274,330

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.