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College Degrees and Career Training in Finance

Working in finance generally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or accounting. Advanced college degrees are often the prerequisite for management positions, and in some cases certification offers a competitive edge. If you are good with numbers, consider campus-based or online degrees to work towards one of the jobs below:

  • Accountant: Accountants analyze financial information and prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, and government entities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they earn an median income of $59,430 per year.
  • Financial Analyst: Financial analysts help companies manage their funds, bringing in a median annual salary of $73,150.
  • Financial Advisor: Personal financial advisers help individuals with money management, including investing, estate planning, and retirement. Their median earnings are $69,050.
  • Budget Analyst: These professionals help companies and organizations manage their funds efficiently, earning a median salary of $65,320.

If you're willing to get the right career training, you should have fairly good job prospects, since all these careers are growing as fast as or faster than the average.

Working in finance generally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or accounting. Advanced college degrees are often the prerequisite for management positions, and in some cases certification offers a competitive edge. If you are good with numbers, consider campus-based or online degrees to work towards one of the jobs below:

Accountant: Accountants analyze financial information and prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, and government entities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they earn an median income of $59,430 per year. Financial Analyst: Financial analysts help companies manage their funds, bringing in a median annual salary of $73,150.

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