by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 6 degrees and certificates in Credit Management. Graduates earn a median $61,016 one year after completing, rising to $89,140 after four years.
Studying Credit Management covers Credit Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Perform And/or Manage Operations Concerning Personal And Corporate Credit, Collateral, Loan Processing, And Related Financial Agency Communications. Includes Instruction In General Finance And Banking Principles, Insurance, Real Estate, Taxation, Business Law And Regulations, Quantitative Methods, Financial Computer Systems Applications, Database Management, Communications Skills, Business And Office Management, And Professional Standards And Ethics. Examples: [Mortgage Broker].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, credit management draws strong interest, with 6 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award credit management degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 4.
All 6 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 33% of credit management degrees and certificates in the latest year (2 of 6).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to credit management, at 3.9 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Economics and Accounting, English Language and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a credit management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 6 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to credit management, at 59.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 59.2% |
| Master’s degree | 12.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 12.0% |
| Some college courses | 5.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.7% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Credit Management, with an average median salary of $104,591; the strongest outlook belongs to Investment Fund Managers, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Financial Aid Officer, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid Coordinator and Financial Assistance Advisor.
The occupation related to credit management with the most projected jobs is Credit Counselors, at 382,273.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Counselors | 382,273 | -3.6% |
| Loan Officers | 301,271 | 0.6% |
| Credit Analysts | 274,988 | -3.7% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 229,662 | 0.6% |
| Investment Fund Managers | 185,925 | 14.1% |
| Financial Managers | 145,690 | 9.0% |
Credit Management 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 credit management is Treasurers and Controllers, with a median salary of $162,461.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Credit Counselors | $86,279 |
| Loan Officers | $79,088 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
Credit Management has 8 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 60,416 degrees a year; the largest are Finance, General (53,828), Financial Planning and Services (4,834) and Banking and Financial Support Services (1,044). 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 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1,044 |
| Investments and Securities | 352 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 282 |
| Public Finance | 36 |
| International Finance | 34 |
| Financial Risk Management | 6 |
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