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Personal Financial Advisors

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Personal Financial Advisors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,200

($49.14/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,743

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Financial Examiners

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,610

($40.20/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

227

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,710

($31.59/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,715

Fundraisers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$54,220

($26.07/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

318

Credit Counselors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$44,550

($21.42/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,510

($29.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

401

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$67,480

($32.44/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,611

Accountants and Auditors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,030

($37.04/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

5,151

Financial and Investment Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$89,960

($43.25/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

989

Fundraising Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$88,110

($42.36/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

149

Budget Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$74,730

($35.93/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

143

Postsecondary Business Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$71,040

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

279

Loan Officers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$75,530

($36.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,221

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$57,740

($27.76/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

124

Insurance Underwriters

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$74,350

($35.74/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

285

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Education
Experience Needed
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Personal Financial Advisors

$102,200($49.14/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Personal Financial Advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.

Financial Examiners

$83,610 ($40.20/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Examiners ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$65,710 ($31.59/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas. They gather information to predict product or service sales or to create a marketing campaign.

Fundraisers

$54,220 ($26.07/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Fundraisers organize events and campaigns to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization. They also may design promotional materials and increase awareness of an organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Credit Counselors

$44,550 ($21.42/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Credit Counselors advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. They can provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions, and help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. They may advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

$60,510 ($29.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

$67,480 ($32.44/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. They sell securities to individuals, advise companies in search of investors, and conduct trades.

Accountants and Auditors

$77,030 ($37.04/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Accountants and Auditors prepare and examine financial records, identify potential areas of opportunity and risk, and provide solutions for businesses and individuals. They ensure that financial records are accurate, that financial and data risks are evaluated, and that taxes are paid properly. They also assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently

Financial and Investment Analysts

$89,960 ($43.25/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial and Investment Analysts conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Fundraising Managers

$88,110 ($42.36/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Fundraising Managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Budget Analysts

$74,730 ($35.93/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Budget Analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor organizational spending.

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$71,040 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Loan Officers

$75,530 ($36.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Loan Officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of applications for personal and business loans.

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

$57,740 ($27.76/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of federal, state, and local governments. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments.

Insurance Underwriters

$74,350 ($35.74/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Insurance Underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. For approved applications, underwriters determine coverage amounts and premiums.

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