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Master of Science in Finance

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CLASS OF 2021

The Master of Science in Finance is a catalyst for career opportunity and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. From co-creating comprehensive career action plans to pairing you with an industry mentor, you'll receive personalized services that set you up for success.

Pictured: Anna Mar, '20


83%

Job-seeking students who were employed within six months after graduation

$52,200

Average salary

$21,000

Average salary increase among those working prior to program


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Base Salary*

Total average salary increase among those working prior to program: $21,000.

  • Average
    • Permanent Work Authorization: $54,000
    • Non-Permanent Work Authorization: $50,000
    • Total Reporting: $52,000
  • Median
    • Permanent Work Authorization: $56,000
    • Non-Permanent Work Authorization: $48,000
    • Total Reporting: $53,000
  • High
    • Permanent Work Authorization: $67,000
    • Non-Permanent Work Authorization: $68,000
    • Total Reporting: $68,000
  • Low
    • Permanent Work Authorization: $36,000
    • Non-Permanent Work Authorization: $32,000
    • Total Reporting: $32,000

*41% of students reported salary data.

Mobility

90% of students were promoted or changed employers or functions within six months of graduation.

Percentage of job-seeking students who were employed six months after graduation:

  • By Graduation
    • Permanent Work Authorization: 67%
    • Non-Permanent Work Authorization: 64%
    • Total Graduates: 66%
  • Within 6 Months After Graduation
    • Permanent Work Authorization: 76%
    • Non-Permanent Work Authorization: 93%
    • Total Graduates: 83%
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Industry

  • Financial Services: 33%
  • Government: 18%
  • Accounting Services: 12%
  • Manufacturing: 9%
  • Healthcare: 6%
  • Nonprofit: 6%
  • Retail: 3%
  • Energy: 3%
  • Consumer Package Goods: 3%
  • Other: 7%
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Function

  • Finance - Corporate: 39%
  • Accounting: 26%
  • Finance - Government & Nonprofit: 13%
  • Finance - Investment, Consulting & Advisory: 12%
  • Business/Data Analytics: 3%
  • Marketing/Sales: 3%
  • Other: 4%
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Select Employers

66% of graduates are employed in the Portland Metro Area.

  • A-Dec Inc
  • Abode Services
  • Airgas
  • Amazon
  • Avamere Health Services
  • Biotronik
  • CLA
  • DA Davidson
  • EFG Management
  • Ernest & Young
  • Farmers Brothers
  • FDIC
  • First Tech Credit Federal Union
  • FP Transitions
  • Greenbrier
  • Kastech Software Solutions Group
  • KPMG
  • Kroger
  • Metro
  • Nvoicepay
  • Portland General Electric
  • Red Door Escape Room
  • Riyad Capital
  • Rosenbaum Financial Inc
  • Rubicon Global Group
  • Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality
  • Saudi Central Bank
  • State of Oregon
  • Talbot, Korvola & Warwick LLP
  • Two Degrees
  • Volunteers of America
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Select Job Titles

  • Assistant Service Manager
  • Audit Staff Accountant
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Data Trainee
  • Director of Investor Relations
  • Finance Controller
  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Research Analyst
  • Senior Financial Analyst
  • Valuation Analyst

Portland State University participates in and reports data according to the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance Standards Compliance Review.

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