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About Public Finance

Public Finance programs prepare individuals to manage the financial assets and budgets of public sector organizations. Includes instruction in public trusts and investments; the laws and procedures used to plan, prepare and administer public agency budgets; and the preparation and analysis of public budget projections and policies.

While Public Finance has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Public Finance all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in District of Columbia. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Finance is $39,100.

Popularity of Public Finance Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Public Finance degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Public Finance majors include Financial Managers, Financial Risk Specialists and Financial and Investment Analysts. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Public Finance can prepare you for are Financial Managers, Financial and Investment Analysts and Business Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Finance majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public Finance majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
6
Female Students
1 (16%)
Male Students
5 (83%)
White (3, 50%)
Asian (2, 33%)
Black or African American (1, 17%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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