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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer financial planning degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley

4701 College Drive, Erie, PA

Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is a public graduate school. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $22,000 per year. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $40,000 yearly.

Areas of study offered at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley include:

• Business Administration
• Systems Engineering
• Information Systems
• Social Sciences
• Computer Engineering

For more details about enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Financial Planning Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley offers a master's degree program in financial planning.

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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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $85760

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 40

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