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 Erie – Behrend College

800 Manchester Ave, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 4,400 students enroll at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College are between 20 - 26 on the ACT, or 1390 - 1700 for the SAT exam. Roughly 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 38 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $15,000 and out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Financial Planning Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend College offers a less than one year certificate program in financial planning.

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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

• 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

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $100030
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $103430
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $93050

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