The average annual wage of the occupations is $112,950 and $54 per hour. 6 vocational programs could be taken for the Financial and Investment Analysts career. Based on BLS data, a total of 325,220 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Financial and Investment Analysts is $25,712. The average length of the programs is 67 hours and the average completion time is 14.50 months.
The following 6 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Financial and Investment Analysts.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | $39,555 | - | - | - |
| Financial Analytics | 3 | $43,127 | - | - | - |
| Accounting and Finance | 87 | $34,862 | - | - | - |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 19 | $25,712 | $1,663 | 67 Hours | 14.50 Months |
| Finance | 51 | $30,413 | - | - | - |
| Investments and Securities | 6 | $29,067 | - | - | - |
The following 19 occupations are related to Financial and Investment Analysts.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 787K | $174,820 | $84 |
| Management Analysts | 838K | $115,530 | $56 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 846K | $83,190 | $40 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,436K | $90,780 | $44 |
| Credit Analysts | 73,200 | $94,750 | $46 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 272K | $150,670 | $72 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | 55,290 | $118,950 | $57 |
| Financial Examiners | 63,440 | $98,140 | $47 |
| Credit Counselors | 27,950 | $53,440 | $26 |
| Loan Officers | 321K | $84,490 | $41 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 123K | $89,650 | $43 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Economists | 16,420 | $132,650 | $64 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 458K | $79,700 | $38 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 480K | $109,710 | $53 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 1,142K | $81,080 | $39 |
| Real Estate Brokers | 51,350 | $86,130 | $41 |
| Brokerage Clerks | 48,060 | $63,130 | $30 |
| New Accounts Clerks | 41,180 | $44,670 | $21 |
The following 142 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Financial and Investment Analysts. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.