The average annual wage of the occupations is $118,950 and $57 per hour. 9 vocational programs could be taken for the Financial Risk Specialists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 55,290 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Financial Risk Specialists is $19,643. The average length of the programs is 635 hours and the average completion time is 12.88 months.
The following 9 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Financial Risk Specialists.
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 | - | - | - |
| Risk Management | 10 | $28,162 | - | - | - |
| Accounting | 354 | $13,574 | $905 | 1,203 Hours | 11.25 Months |
| Accounting and Finance | 87 | $34,862 | - | - | - |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 19 | $25,712 | $1,663 | 67 Hours | 14.50 Months |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 9 | $30,753 | - | - | - |
| Finance | 51 | $30,413 | - | - | - |
| Investments and Securities | 6 | $29,067 | - | - | - |
| Actuarial Science | 11 | $34,542 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Financial Risk Specialists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 787K | $174,820 | $84 |
| Managers, All Other | 590K | $146,320 | $70 |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Logisticians | 228K | $84,640 | $41 |
| Management Analysts | 838K | $115,530 | $56 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 846K | $83,190 | $40 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,103K | $89,130 | $43 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,436K | $90,780 | $44 |
| Credit Analysts | 73,200 | $94,750 | $46 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 325K | $112,950 | $54 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 272K | $150,670 | $72 |
| Insurance Underwriters | 101K | $85,610 | $41 |
| Financial Examiners | 63,440 | $98,140 | $47 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 123K | $89,650 | $43 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 118K | $95,600 | $46 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Economists | 16,420 | $132,650 | $64 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 480K | $109,710 | $53 |
The following 418 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Financial Risk Specialists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.