by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 51 U.S. colleges awarded 2,786 degrees and certificates in Financial Analytics. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 69% of graduates. College Factual ranks 33 schools in its 2027 Best Financial Analytics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Its 9 related occupations pay an average median salary of $106,648 a year.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, financial analytics is a widely-pursued major, with 2,786 degrees awarded annually. 51 colleges award financial analytics degrees, an average of 55 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 854.
By level, the 2,786 awards include 5 certificates, 6 associate degrees, 852 bachelor’s degrees, 1,917 master’s degrees and 6 doctorates.
Women earned 42% of financial analytics degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,164 of 2,786). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (991) and Asian (440), and international students earned 784.
College Factual ranks 33 schools in its 2027 Best Financial Analytics Schools ranking, including 12 for bachelor’s degrees and 27 for master’s degrees. It also ranks financial analytics schools within 5 states. In all, 51 colleges offer financial analytics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Financial Analytics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common financial analytics credential is the master’s degree: 1,917 of the 2,786 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to financial analytics call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a financial analytics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 852 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,917 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 6 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to financial analytics, at 58.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 58.1% |
| Master’s degree | 22.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 6.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.8% |
| Some college courses | 2.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.0% |
| First professional degree | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Financial Analytics, with an average median salary of $106,648; the strongest outlook belongs to Investment Fund Managers, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Business Process Analyst and Reports Analyst.
The occupation related to financial analytics with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Management Analysts | 484,759 | 12.6% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 229,662 | 0.6% |
| Investment Fund Managers | 185,925 | 14.1% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 181,317 | 10.6% |
| Financial Managers | 145,690 | 9.0% |
The highest-paying occupation related to financial analytics 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 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,576 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
Financial Analytics has 4 similar majors in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field, which together award 14,786 degrees a year; the largest are Business Analytics (11,624), Data Analytics, General (2,719) and Data Analytics, Other (294). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Analytics | 11,624 |
| Data Analytics, General | 2,719 |
| Data Analytics, Other | 294 |
| Data Visualization | 149 |
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