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#1

#1 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 150 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$63,371

#2

#2 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

At Niagara University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminology. In fact, Niagara University grants 175 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$61,386

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About Public Finance

Public Finance programs prepare individuals to manage the financial assets and budgets of public sector organizations. Includes instruction in public trusts and investments; the laws and procedures used to plan, prepare and administer public agency budgets; and the preparation and analysis of public budget projections and policies.

While Public Finance has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Public Finance all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in New York. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Finance is $39,100.

Popularity of Public Finance Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Public Finance degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Public Finance majors include Financial Managers, Financial Risk Specialists and Financial and Investment Analysts. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Public Finance can prepare you for are Financial Managers, Financial and Investment Analysts and Business Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Finance majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public Finance majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
20
Female Students
8 (40%)
Male Students
12 (60%)

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