The Finance major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Business, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Business, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executives SOC: 11-1011 Occupation: Chief Executives | $206,420 | 211,850 | N/A | N/A |
General and Operations Managers SOC: 11-1021 Occupation: General and Operations Managers | $102,950 | 3,584,420 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Managers SOC: 11-3031 Occupation: Financial Managers | $161,700 | 818,620 | N/A | N/A |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists SOC: 13-1141 Occupation: Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $77,020 | 102,370 | N/A | N/A |
Budget Analysts SOC: 13-2031 Occupation: Budget Analysts | $87,930 | 47,170 | N/A | N/A |
Credit Analysts SOC: 13-2041 Occupation: Credit Analysts | $80,970 | 67,370 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,700 | 818,620 |
| 2023 | $156,100 | 787,340 |
| 2022 | $139,790 | 740,780 |
| 2021 | $131,710 | 681,070 |
| 2020 | $134,180 | 653,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,970 | 67,370 |
| 2023 | $79,420 | 73,200 |
| 2022 | $78,850 | 71,960 |
| 2021 | $77,440 | 68,770 |
| 2020 | $74,970 | 72,090 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,350 | 340,580 |
| 2023 | $99,010 | 325,220 |
| 2022 | $95,080 | 291,370 |
| 2021 | $91,580 | 291,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,140 | 270,480 |
| 2023 | $99,580 | 272,190 |
| 2022 | $95,390 | 283,060 |
| 2021 | $94,170 | 263,030 |
| 2020 | $89,330 | 218,050 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,000 | 56,320 |
| 2023 | $106,090 | 55,290 |
| 2022 | $102,120 | 55,800 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | 54,320 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,480 | 28,110 |
| 2023 | $48,570 | 27,950 |
| 2022 | $47,320 | 29,090 |
| 2021 | $47,580 | 31,230 |
| 2020 | $46,170 | 30,770 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,140 | 472,300 |
| 2023 | $76,900 | 479,630 |
| 2022 | $67,480 | 443,220 |
| 2021 | $62,910 | 426,870 |
| 2020 | $64,770 | 440,300 |