by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 38 U.S. colleges awarded 282 degrees and certificates in Other Finance and Financial Management Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Other Finance and Financial Management 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 Other Finance and Financial Management Services covers Finance And Financial Management Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Financial Management And Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other finance and financial management services draws strong interest, with 282 degrees awarded annually. 38 colleges award other finance and financial management services degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 40.
By level, the 282 awards include 1 certificates, 17 associate degrees, 82 bachelor’s degrees and 182 master’s degrees.
Women earned 36% of other finance and financial management services degrees and certificates in the latest year (102 of 282). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (141) and Black or African American (41), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Other Finance and Financial Management Services Schools ranking, including 6 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other finance and financial management services schools within 6 states. In all, 38 colleges offer other finance and financial management services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other finance and financial management services credential is the master’s degree: 182 of the 282 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other finance and financial management services call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Speaking, and for knowledge of Economics and Accounting, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Deductive Reasoning and Oral Expression.
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How long an other finance and financial management services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 82 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 182 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other finance and financial management services, at 48.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 48.8% |
| Master’s degree | 33.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| First professional degree | 2.4% |
| Some college courses | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Finance and Financial Management Services, with an average median salary of $131,982; the strongest outlook belongs to Investment Fund Managers, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include City Comptroller, Financial Officer, Comptroller and Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.
The occupation related to other finance and financial management services with the most projected jobs is Treasurers and Controllers, at 229,662.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | 229,662 | 0.6% |
| Investment Fund Managers | 185,925 | 14.1% |
| Financial Managers | 145,690 | 9.0% |
Other Finance and Financial Management 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 same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other finance and financial management services, with a median salary of $162,461.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
Other Finance and Financial Management Services has 8 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 60,140 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 |
| Public Finance | 36 |
| International Finance | 34 |
| Credit Management | 6 |
| Financial Risk Management | 6 |
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