Finance, B.S.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Finance, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Banking

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Associate Financial Analyst $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Investment Banker $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Associate Banker $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Control Analyst $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Underwriter $ 70,000 - $ 79,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Director of Business Planning $ 100,000 - $ 109,000
Financial Investment Advisor $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Commercial Credit Officer $ 100,000 - $ 109,000
Fiduciary Officer $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Designated Brokerage $ 80,000 - $ 89,000

Insurance

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Customer Relationship Advocate $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Associate Adjuster $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Insurance Agent $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Insurance Sales and Service Associate $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Personal Line Account Manager $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Contract Surety Underwriter $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Treasury Manager $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Workflow Analyst $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Account Relationship Manager $ 130,000 - $ 135,000
District Manager $ 80,000 - $ 89,000

Investment Management

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Financial Advising Associate $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
The Global Investment Management Business of Prudential Financial $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Customer Relationship Advocate $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Financial Representiative $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Investment Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Finance Manager $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Director of Finance $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Vice President/Business Control Specialist $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Client Finance Manager $ 120,000 - $ 129,000
Defined Contribution Analyst $ 100,000 - $ 109,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Finance, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

Roger Williams University    |     Washington University in St. Louis    |     King's College London    |     New York University    |     Providence College    |     Quinnipiac University School of Law    |     University of Rhode Island    |     Bryant University    |     Northeastern University    |     Johnson and Wales University

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

BNY Mellon    |     T.J.Maxx    |     Amazon    |     Amica    |     Ocean State Job Lot    |     Citizens Bank    |     Textron    |     Fidelity    |     General Dynamics    |     Gilbane Building Company    |     Merrill    |     Morgan Stanley    |     Enterprise Rent-A-Car    |     Prudential Financial    |     Santander US    |     State Farm    |     IGT    |     Washington Trust Bank    |     M and T Realty Capital Corporation    |     Wells Fargo

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Finance, B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Management
  2. Sales
  3. Financial Analysis
  4. Investments
  5. Research

Contact


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