17:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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94%

Recent graduates employed or continuing education

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North Dakota University with the Best Student Life

NDSU’s finance degree program equips you with the tools and knowledge to make sound financial decisions, evaluate risks and unlock economic value. Throughout the program, you’ll explore corporate finance, international finance, investments and portfolio management while learning how businesses thrive in a global economy. With a curriculum that emphasizes practical, project-driven learning, you’ll hone essential skills in teamwork, communication and leadership. Graduates excel in diverse fields, from corporate finance to banking, insurance and investment management.

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Post-Graduation Career Snapshot

Explore career possibilities within the first five years after graduation with a list of high-demand occupations. Discover how you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles through examples of potential career pathways.

High Demand Occupations

  • Financial Analyst
  • Relationship Banker
  • Credit Analyst
  • Pricing Analyst
  • Mortgage Loan Officer

National Median Salary

$90,500
The median salary is based on national job listings for the above occupations that require five years experience or less.

Future Career Pathways

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:
  • Director of Risk Management
  • Wealth Advisor
  • Portfolio Manager
Data sourced from Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce data. 2025.

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Shape Your Future

NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Classes build a strong foundation that cover all of the functional areas of a business, from marketing to management and accounting.

Professional Development and Leadership

Join the Bison Fund, a student managed investment fund, to get a chance to manage real-money investments worth more than $2.5 million using state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals in the Commodities Trading Lab. The Bison Fund brings financial theory and investment practice together while providing students access to the same data used by Wall Street analysts.

Chartered Financial Analyst® Designation

NDSU’s finance program, recognized as a CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, prepares you to pursue the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, the gold standard for investment professionals worldwide.

Real-World Experience

Complete a three-credit practicum that enables you to relate finance concepts learned in the classroom to actual business situations and gain a competitive edge in job placement.

Tuition & Costs

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.

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