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Earnings Potential
Finance degrees open doors for many high-paying jobs. The median annual earnings for financial analysts was $66,580 in May of 2006, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; the average annual salary for persons employed in securities and commodities was $102,000. Finance Facts at a Glance
A degree in finance readies students who are strong in managing money and the interests of their employers. A finance degree will be a more focused degree than accounting and awards many job opportunities that might suit you.
Careers in finance require the study of not only financial matters but also perspective on how to use strong mathematical skills and couple that with business sense to help employers meet goals set for the success of the business. Examples/Details of Work
With a finance degree, one might enter corproate finance positions (such as investment banking), office and administrative support occupations, or management positions. More Degree Info
Most workers in the financial industry have bachelor's or master's degrees in finance.
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