Description

Finance is the most popular field that Beloit’s econ/business graduates enter. It is a diverse field with a wide range of opportunities for those who want to help people, or companies, succeed financially. The umbrella term covers jobs such as a financial or investment advisor, trader, stockbroker, financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker, and various positions in corporate finance & the insurance industry. Most positions in finance require proficiency in Excel, an affinity with numbers, and basic knowledge of accounting, including an ability to read financial statements. Communication and inter-personal skills are also important.

Facts & Figures

Figures taken from GlassDoor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Number of Jobs in 2020: 492,100
• Job outlook: 6% (2020-2030)
• Starting salary: $54,532/yr
• Mid-career salary: $73,011/yr
• Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree

How to Get Started

1. Consult with your academic advisor and/or one of the faculty listed below:
   • Diep Phan
   • Kevin Smith
   • Brandon Miles
2. Minor in finance (offered by the Business School); it’s helpful to pair the finance minor with a major in economics or business management, but it’s not required; any major would work.
3. Connect with Beloit Alumni in finance careers to build your professional network and get career coaching (faculty listed above can help)
4. Pursue finance internships (check Impact Beloit’s Concierge Internship Program; alumni network can also help)
5. Visit Career Works.

Finance minor is available to students of all majors, and this career path is open to all students regardless of academic background.