Financial Planning Degree

In short, Financial Planning Services is an area of business focused on the use of money and investments. A professional financial planner is someone who helps guide and counsel people to choose the most suitable investments based on their age, profession, personal objectives, and financial status. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer financial planning degrees.

Berkeley College – New York

Also known as Berkeley College NYC Campus

33-09 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY

Berkeley College NYC Campus operates as a four year career college dedicated to providing a practical education for students in New York and surrounding areas. Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services

Over two thousand students have completed their education in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with about 33% of those who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over ten different programs are offered at Berkeley College NYC Campus, with a Bachelor's degree being the highest degree available. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Fashion Merchandising
• International Business
• Accounting
• Advertising and Marketing

To help support students, Berkeley College - New York may provide some services to students including:

• Distance learning
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Financial Planning Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Berkeley College NYC Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Personal Financial Advisors

Description

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, personal financial advisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 29.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $131280
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $127630

Credit Counselors

Description

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans, advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, and bankruptcy counseling.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities

Description

Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales agents, securities and commodities employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $84330
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $112230

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).