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2022 Financial Risk Management Degree Guide

Financial Risk Management Degrees Remain Stable

#1,458 Most Popular Major
1.0 Degrees Awarded
0.0% Increase in Graduates

Financial Risk Management was the 1,458 most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 1 degrees in this year alone. This represents a small change of only 0.0% from the prior year's total of 1 financial risk management degrees awarded.

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Best Financial Risk Management Schools by Degree

Master's Degrees in Financial Risk Management

Requirements for Getting a Degree in Financial Risk Management

Prior Education for a Financial Risk Management Program

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most financial risk management degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. In addition to these basic financial risk management program qualifications, to serve in some financial risk management careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.

Financial Risk Management Degree Types

There are many different financial risk management degree levels. Financial Risk Management programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest financial risk management degree you can get. Different financial risk management degrees vary in how long they take.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

Financial Risk Management Careers

How Much Money Do Financial Risk Management Grads Make?

As you might expect, salaries for financial risk management graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

Study Areas in Financial Risk Management

Financial Risk Management is one of 8 different types of Finance & Financial Management programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Finance 51,779
Financial Planning & Services 4,087
Banking and Financial Support Services 1,022
Other Finance and Financial Management Services 362
Investments and Securities 346

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