What Can I Do With A Major In…
FINANCE
General Information:
The field of Finance considers how businesses raise, spend, and invest capital; how individuals and
firms allocate their resources among varying investment alternatives; and how financial markets
function. Finance is all about creating value. Both individual investors and corporate managers try
to identify investment opportunities in financial and real assets that will create value for
themselves, or their firm’s investors. In competitive global markets, creating value is very hard to
do. Yet, this is what make Finance both challenging and fun, and why a degree in Finance can lead to
a career the is both satisfying and lucrative. A successful career in finance calls for a unique set of
skills; it's ideally suited for you if you are outgoing and inquisitive by nature. You'll make use of
your mathematical aptitude and ability to take your organization's or client's goals, resources and
options into consideration while making your suggestions for their continued financial growth.
Career Possibilities:
Tax Examiners
Corporate Finance
Fundraising Management
Retail Financial Services
Consultant
Financial Analyst
Commercial Banker
*May require additional education or certification
Portfolio Management
Venture Capitalist
Hedge Fund Analyst
Budget Analyst
Loan Officers
*Personal Financial Advisor
Statistics:
· 2013 annual median salary of Financial Analysts is $73,100; employment is expected to grow 25%
by 2020.
· 2013 annual median salary of Personal Financial Advisors is $70,600; employment is expected to
grow 38% by 2020.
· 2013 annual median salary of Loan Officer is $67,900; employment is expected to grow 12% by
2020.
· 2013 annual median salary of Budget Analysts is $73,900; employment is expected to grow 14%
by 2020.
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For more information:
www.bls.gov
www.careers-in-finance.com
www.afponline.org
www.cfainstitute.org/pages/index.aspx
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com