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#1 #1 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 164 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $61,599
#2 #2 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 93 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $68,032
#3 #3 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $58,320
#4 #4 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. John Carroll University University Heights, OH Annually, John Carroll University awards around 58 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $64,647
#5 #5 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,311
#6 #6 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,051
#7 #7 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $59,605
#8 #8 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,407
#9 #9 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Bryant University awards 210 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Median Starting Salary $67,341
#10 #10 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,051
#11 #11 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,101
#12 #12 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,868
#13 #13 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Merrimack College North Andover, MA Every year, Merrimack College awards around 87 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,435
#14 #14 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI At Calvin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Calvin University awards 66 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $61,868
#15 #15 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND At the University of Jamestown, the most popular majors students pursue are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $64,435
#16 #16 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,144
#17 #17 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 36 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,777
#18 #18 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,898
#19 #19 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 31 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,370
#20 #20 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. The University of Olivet Olivet, MI At The University of Olivet, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $60,368
#21 #21 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Annually, Berkeley College-New York awards about 64 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#22 #22 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Every year, Rochester Christian University awards about 38 degrees to those studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $58,283
#23 #23 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,389
#24 #24 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,722
#25 #25 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,435
#26 #26 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 100 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,200
#27 #27 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 151 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,447
#28 #28 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 36 degrees to those studying Science/Technology Management, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#29 #29 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,030
#30 #30 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $60,353
#31 #31 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,735
#32 #32 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 535 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Social Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,501
#33 #33 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,627
#34 #34 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,316
#35 #35 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 243 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,456
#36 #36 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,919
#37 #37 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 91 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $61,052
#38 #38 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,204
#39 #39 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Regis College Weston, MA At Regis College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,070 Median Starting Salary $60,293
#40 #40 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Charleston Charleston, WV Each year, the University of Charleston grants around 412 degrees to students studying Organizational Leadership, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,572
#41 #41 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 484 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,454
#42 #42 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas Grantham grants about 57 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#43 #43 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE At Nebraska Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,415
#44 #44 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,203
#45 #45 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Each year, Berkeley College awards about 63 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#46 #46 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 69 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,474
#47 #47 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,115
#48 #48 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Delaware State University Dover, DE At Delaware State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $59,337
#49 #49 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 307 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,934
#50 #50 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,586
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About Financial Planning and Services

Financial Planning and Services programs prepare individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations.

While Financial Planning and Services has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Students major in Financial Planning and Services all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Wisconsin. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Financial Planning and Services is $39,100.

Popularity of Financial Planning and Services Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Financial Planning and Services majors include Personal Financial Advisors, Business Teachers, Postsecondary and Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Financial Planning and Services can prepare you for are Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, Personal Financial Advisors and Business Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Financial Planning and Services majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Financial Planning and Services majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

702

Female Students

176 (25%)

Male Students

526 (74%)

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#1 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

45%

164

1,360–1,480

$61,599

#2 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

88%

38

1,150–1,320

$68,032

#3 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

52%

44

1,230–1,450

$58,320

#4 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

81%

14

1,200–1,390

$64,647

#5 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

82%

31

1,050–1,280

$61,311

#6 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

78%

35

1,150–1,370

$61,051

#7 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

50%

32

1,220–1,490

$59,605

#8 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

71%

25

1,210–1,380

$65,407

#9 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

65%

9

1,200–1,330

$67,341

#10 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

90%

9

1,050–1,240

$59,051

#11 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

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$57,101

#12 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

60%

22

930–1,210

$56,868

#13 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

70%

10

1,050–1,180

$67,435

#14 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

71%

6

1,110–1,340

$61,868

#15 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

88%

3

930–1,180

$64,435

#16 Best College for Financial Planning and Services in the U.S.

94%

6

1,060–1,340