Success and Outcomes in Finance
Learn where the Finance program can take you.
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Overview
Non-financial businesses hire finance graduates to manage their money, maintaining liquidity in the short-run and maintaining profitability without undue risk in the long-run. Financial services firms, including banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, investment funds, and securities trading platforms provide the infrastructure in financial markets and provide a variety of career options for finance graduates.
- Financial planner
- Analyst
- Actuary
- Loan officers
- Investment banking
Potential Careers and Average Salary
| Occupation | Description | Average Salary Jefferson County | Average Salary National |
| Financial Analyst and Advisor | Guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expanding money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. | $80,722.00 | $92,229.00 |
| Financial Examiner | Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management. | $65,101.00 | $82,202.00 |
| Financial Manager | Responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term goals of their organization. | $128,297.00 | $139,797.00 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | Personal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances. | $88,096.00 | $95,389.00 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. | $80,758.00 | $95,077.00 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent | Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. They sell securities to individuals, advise companies in search of investors, and conduct trades. | $51,049.00 | $67,475.00 |
| Loan Officer | Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of applications for personal and business loans. | $64,202.00 | $65,728.00 |
| Credit Counselor | Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling. | $43,858.00 | $47,320.00 |
| Credit Analyst | Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision-making. | $76,446.00 | $78,853.00 |
| Real Estate Broker | Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Although brokers and agents do similar work, brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses. Sales agents must work with a real estate broker. | $82,581.00 | $62,192.00 |
| Business Operations Specialist | Provides expertise and analysis to assist a company in the process of improving how their business operates. | $66,948.00 | $75,982.00 |
| Fundraising Manager | Public relations managers plan and direct the creation of material that will enhance the public image of their employer or client. Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization. | $99,783.00 | $107,390.00 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | Property appraisers and assessors provide a value estimate on real estate and tangible personal and business property. They work in localities or with items that they are familiar with so that they know any factors that may affect the property's value. | $43,636.00 | $61,568.00 |
| Tax Preparers | Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. | $41,072.00 | $48,256.00 |