Finance Degree

The finance program at Saint Vincent College prepares students for careers as a credit analyst, finance officer, financial advisor, financial analyst, financial planner, loan officer, or investment banker. The program focuses on planning, managing, and analyzing financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Program courses include: principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer finance degrees.

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Saint Vincent College

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Saint Vincent College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Saint Vincent College has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Vincent College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1415 to 1740 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 67% of which only 33% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Saint Vincent College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.stvincent.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Finance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Vincent College offers a bachelor's degree program in finance.

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

Chief Sustainability Officers

Description

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Treasurers and Controllers

Description

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, treasurers and controllers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $72.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $151660
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $80.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $166560
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $158510

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $69460
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $76040
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $80100

Credit Analysts

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $80850
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $77030
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $70330

Financial Analysts

Description

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, financial analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $80260
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $90680
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $85870

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $118720
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $122870
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 760
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $105590

Loan Officers

Description

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, loan officers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $82100
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $85820
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $74880

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Description

Develop quantitative financial products used to inform individuals or financial institutions engaged in saving, lending, investing, borrowing, or managing risk. Investigate methods for financial analysis to create mathematical models used to develop improved analytical tools or advanced financial investment instruments.

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.

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