by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 76 U.S. colleges awarded 1,044 degrees and certificates in Banking and Financial Support Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 45% of graduates. College Factual ranks 25 schools in its 2027 Best Banking and Financial Support Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $61,016 one year after completing, rising to $89,140 after four years.
A degree in Banking and Financial Support Services covers Banking And Financial Support Services. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Perform A Wide Variety Of Customer Services In Banks, Insurance Agencies, Savings And Loan Companies, And Related Enterprises. Includes Instruction In Communications And Public Relations Skills, Business Equipment Operation, And Technical Skills Applicable To The Methods And Operations Of Specific Financial Or Insurance Services.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., banking and financial support services is a widely-pursued major, with 1,044 degrees awarded annually. 76 colleges award banking and financial support services degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 240.
By level, the 1,044 awards include 53 certificates, 139 associate degrees, 371 bachelor’s degrees and 466 master’s degrees.
Women earned 52% of banking and financial support services degrees and certificates in the latest year (541 of 1,044). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (424) and Hispanic or Latino (303), and international students earned 35.
College Factual ranks 25 schools in its 2027 Best Banking and Financial Support Services Schools ranking, including 5 for associate degrees and 9 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks banking and financial support services schools within 5 states. In all, 76 colleges offer banking and financial support services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Banking and Financial Support Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common banking and financial support services credential is the master’s degree: 466 of the 1,044 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to banking and financial support services call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a banking and financial support services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 53 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 139 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 371 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 466 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to banking and financial support services, at 49.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 49.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 26.5% |
| Some college courses | 9.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.3% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Banking and Financial Support Services, with an average median salary of $51,678; the strongest outlook belongs to Tellers, at 11.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Loan Processor, Investigator, Credit Clerk and Credit Specialist.
The occupation related to banking and financial support services with the most projected jobs is Loan Interviewers and Clerks, at 1,934,532.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 1,934,532 | 6.1% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 1,679,611 | 3.5% |
| Tellers | 924,918 | 11.2% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 763,973 | 8.3% |
| Credit Counselors | 382,273 | -3.6% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 320,757 | 10.3% |
Banking and Financial Support Services graduates earn a median $61,016 one year after completing their program, $89,140 after four years and $89,830 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,016 |
| 4 years | $89,140 |
| 5 years | $89,830 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to banking and financial support services is Credit Counselors, with a median salary of $86,279.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Credit Counselors | $86,279 |
| Tellers | $57,527 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $55,652 |
| New Accounts Clerks | $40,068 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $38,334 |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $32,210 |
Banking and Financial Support Services has 8 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 59,378 degrees a year; the largest are Finance, General (53,828), Financial Planning and Services (4,834) and Investments and Securities (352). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 53,828 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 4,834 |
| Investments and Securities | 352 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 282 |
| Public Finance | 36 |
| International Finance | 34 |
| Credit Management | 6 |
| Financial Risk Management | 6 |
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