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Finance Degree
The finance program at University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 Alabama colleges that offer finance degrees.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham (AAMU)
4900 Meridian Street, Normal, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public college that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at UAB is nearly 18,000 per year.
Areas of study available at UAB include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to UAB. A score in a range of 1000 to 1270 on the SAT, or 21 to 27 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 72% of those who apply are accepted to UAB, of which 40 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition & fees at UAB are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $16,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,900. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.
The mascot for University of Alabama at Birmingham is the "Blazers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.uab.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Finance Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AAMU offers a bachelor's degree program in finance.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 25 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 24 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Finance program at AAMU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Huntsville, AL
- Total Employment: 550
- Average Hourly Rate: $63.42
- Average Annual Salary: $131910
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
- Huntsville, AL
- Total Employment: 390
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.40
- Average Annual Salary: $86110
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
- Huntsville, AL
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.71
- Average Annual Salary: $59720
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
- Huntsville, AL
- Total Employment: 260
- Average Hourly Rate: $47.24
- Average Annual Salary: $98250
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
- Huntsville, AL
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $62.73
- Average Annual Salary: $130480
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
- Huntsville, AL
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.92
- Average Annual Salary: $87200
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Alabama at Birmingham may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Conference Usa)
- Basketball (Conference Usa)
- Track and Field (Conference Usa)
- Football (Conference Usa)
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling