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Careers / Financial Analysts

Job Description


	Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Financial Analysts

Financial analyst positions require a bachelor's or master's degree. Positions may also require professional licenses and certifications. Keen competition is anticipated for these highly paid positions. Financial analysts earn high wages.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Financial Analysts
Other Financial Investment Activities	34,560
Management of Companies and Enterprises	27,190
Depository Credit Intermediation	18,630
Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage	18,330
Insurance Carriers	15,250
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	11,450
Nondepository Credit Intermediation	7,910
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	6,380
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	4,060
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	3,740

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	Actuaries

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Financial Analysts
Average Annual Salary	$87,740
Average Hourly Wage	$42.18
Total Employment	226,340

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

Related Majors & Degrees

Accounting and Related Services
	Accounting and Business / Management
	Accounting and Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services
	Public Finance
	Finance, General
	Investments and Securities
	International Finance

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