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Financial analyst: the path

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. Description from O*NET

Also called: Analyst, Credit Products Officer, Equity Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst

Typical pay$102,740Median yearly pay, BLS 2025
Job outlook+7.2% jobsProjected change, 2025–35. All jobs: +3.5%.
Time after high schoolAbout 4 yearsTypical full-time study and training
  1. Step 1Bachelor’s in finance, economics, or accounting4 years
  2. Step 2Internships
  3. Step 3Entry-level jobSome later earn the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) credential

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree · More on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Related majors: Applied Mathematics · Data Analytics · Accounting and Related Services · Finance and Financial Management Services

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College Scorecard, 2024 data. Earnings are the median for graduates of the related majors, 4 years after graduating. All figures are estimates.

Best value = earnings ÷ (net price × years of study). Net prices under $1,000 count as $1,000.

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