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.

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Molloy College (MVCC)

1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY

Molloy College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Rockville Centre, New York, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Molloy College is nearly four thousand per year.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Molloy College. A score between 1420 - 1730 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 63% of which only 31% chose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $10,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Molloy College Lions participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.molloy.edu to view additional information.

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

• Utica-Rome, NY
  • Total Employment: 100

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

• Utica-Rome, NY
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $65890

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