Finance
Offerings for Finance:| AS Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
| The AS degree, like the AA degree, contains the 1st and 2nd year bachelor's degree courses for transfer to a four-year college. The AS degree includes a higher concentration in math and science than the AA degree. More |
Once you have completed your first two years of college coursework at one of the campuses with Lone Star College System, you may want to continue at LSC-University Center to earn your bachelor's degree. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree can help you stand out to a potential employer and increase your earning potential. More |
Salary:
Median annual earnings of wage and salary financial managers were $90,970 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $66,690 and $125,180. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $50,290 while the top 10 percent earned more than $145,600. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of financial managers were:
- Securities and commodity contracts intermediation $131,730
- Management of companies and enterprises $105,410
- Nondepository credit intermediation $86,340
- Local government $72,790
- Depository credit intermediation $72,580
According to a survey by Robert Half International, a staffing services firm specializing in accounting and finance professionals, directors of finance earned between $79,000 and $184,000 in 2007, and corporate controllers earned between $61,250 and $149,250.
Large organizations often pay more than small ones, and salary levels also can depend on the type of industry and location. Many financial managers in both public and private industry receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, which, like salaries, vary substantially by size of firm. Deferred compensation in the form of stock options is becoming more common, especially for senior-level executives.
Job Growth:
Employment growth for financial managers is expected is to be about as fast as the average for all occupations. However, applicants will likely face strong competition for jobs. Those with a masters’ degree and a certification will have the best opportunities
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