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#1 #1 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,745 Median Starting Salary $61,311
#2 #2 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $61,051
#3 #3 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 46 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $14,877 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#4 #4 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $18,267 Median Starting Salary $60,370
#5 #5 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Architecture, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other. In fact, Marywood University awards 39 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Est. Net Price * $24,712 Median Starting Salary $61,777
#6 #6 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 88 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $37,936 Median Starting Salary $68,032
#7 #7 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $61,599
#8 #8 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 164 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,733 Median Starting Salary $59,436
#9 #9 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $59,605
#10 #10 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Bryant University awards 169 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $40,612 Median Starting Salary $67,341
#11 #11 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $58,320
#12 #12 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,650 Median Starting Salary $57,101
#13 #13 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,931 Median Starting Salary $62,030
#14 #14 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Est. Net Price * $17,716 Median Starting Salary $65,407
#15 #15 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI At Calvin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Engineering, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Calvin University awards 75 degrees every year to graduating Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $26,374 Median Starting Salary $61,868
#16 #16 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 334 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $29,641 Median Starting Salary $60,722
#17 #17 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Est. Net Price * $30,649 Median Starting Salary $60,144
#18 #18 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Merrimack College North Andover, MA Every year, Merrimack College awards around 83 degrees to students studying Human Development and Family Studies, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Est. Net Price * $38,849 Median Starting Salary $67,435
#19 #19 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,144 Median Starting Salary $55,898
#20 #20 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. John Carroll University University Heights, OH Annually, John Carroll University awards around 76 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,790 Median Starting Salary $64,647
#21 #21 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $56,868
#22 #22 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 285 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $45,792 Median Starting Salary $57,092
#23 #23 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $44,104 Median Starting Salary $57,791
#24 #24 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $10,628 Median Starting Salary $55,627
#25 #25 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $53,389
#26 #26 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Annually, Berkeley College-New York awards about 113 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,509 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#27 #27 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 109 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Legal Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,089 Median Starting Salary $59,200
#28 #28 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,183 Median Starting Salary $58,456
#29 #29 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, Engineering, and Other. In fact, Robert Morris University grants 74 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,215 Median Starting Salary $59,051
#30 #30 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,542 Median Starting Salary $62,447
#31 #31 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,101 Median Starting Salary $60,353
#32 #32 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $59,919
#33 #33 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas Grantham grants about 153 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,186 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#34 #34 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,350 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $58,203
#35 #35 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 242 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,252 Median Starting Salary $54,501
#36 #36 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND At the University of Jamestown, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,897 Median Starting Salary $64,435
#37 #37 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,558 Median Starting Salary $58,115
#38 #38 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Olivet College Olivet, MI At Olivet College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Insurance. In fact, Olivet College grants 22 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $23,533 Median Starting Salary $60,368
#39 #39 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 451 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $15,637 Median Starting Salary $55,934
#40 #40 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,162 Median Starting Salary $56,586
#41 #41 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ Each year, Berkeley College-Woodland Park awards about 77 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,068 Median Starting Salary $58,542
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About Financial Planning and Services

Financial Planning and Services programs prepare individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations.

While Financial Planning and Services has degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Financial Planning and Services all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Wisconsin. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Financial Planning and Services is $39,100.

Popularity of Financial Planning and Services Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying jobs for Financial Planning and Services majors include Personal Financial Advisors, Business Teachers, Postsecondary and Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Financial Planning and Services can prepare you for are Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, Personal Financial Advisors and Business Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Financial Planning and Services majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Financial Planning and Services majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

623

Female Students

172 (27%)

Male Students

451 (72%)

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#1 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

79%

28

1,040–1,280

$18,745

$61,311

#2 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

77%

32

1,150–1,340

$20,006

$61,051

#3 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

82%

8

970–1,170

$14,877

$58,542

#4 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

91%

2

1,010–1,230

$18,267

$60,370

#5 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

84%

5

1,060–1,240

$24,712

$61,777

#6 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

88%

41

1,140–1,310

$37,936

$68,032

#7 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

44%

79

1,330–1,460

$14,216

$61,599

#8 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

94%

19

1,010–1,240

$26,733

$59,436

#9 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

50%

43

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$59,605

#10 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

66%

13

1,180–1,360

$40,612

$67,341

#11 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

54%

29

1,230–1,430

$22,324

$58,320

#12 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

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$8,650

$57,101

#13 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

94%

22

1,040–1,240

$15,931

$62,030

#14 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.