What Can You Do With a Degree in Finance?
A degree in finance opens the door to one of today’s most dynamic and rewarding career paths—where analytical thinking meets real-world impact. Whether you aspire to analyze markets, guide business decisions, or shape financial strategies, a finance degree from Brooklyn College equips you with the tools to thrive—and the confidence to stand out.
Top Employers of Alumni
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- PwC (CPA degree)
- Citibank
- EY (CPA degree)
- Morgan Stanley
- TD Bank
- Bank of America
- NYU Langone Health
- NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
- BlackRock
Salary Guide
The salary of finance majors varies largely depending on your experience, location, specialty, certification, and more.
The best approach to determine possible salaries is to research the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, which includes salary, training, education needed, and occupation projection growths.
On-Campus Resources
The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.
- The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
- You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
- Handshake serves as Brooklyn College’s dedicated job board.
- For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website, call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.