Investments and Securities
A program that prepares individuals to manage assets placed in capital markets, and related technical operations. Includes instruction in security analysis, debt and equity analysis, investment strategies, securities markets, computer-assisted research, portfolio management, portfolio performance analysis, and applications to specific investment problems and business situations.
- Schools offering
- 10
- Annual completions
- 161
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $81k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to manage assets placed in capital markets, and related technical operations. Includes instruction in security analysis, debt and equity analysis, investment strategies, securities markets, computer-assisted research, portfolio management, portfolio performance analysis, and applications to specific investment problems and business situations.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents | $78k | +3.3% | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial and investment analysts | $101k | +5.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Business teachers, postsecondary | $97k | +5.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Financial risk specialists | $106k | +6.5% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$81k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$52k
Bachelor's
$81k
Top colleges for Investments and Securities
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | 0 | 64 | 64 |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | 0 | 36 | 36 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie, HI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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