Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Finance

When you earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a Specialization in Finance, you may be qualified to pursue a variety of entry-level finance careers, including those listed in the Career Opportunities in the Finance section above. You’ll also be prepared to work towards a Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance should you choose to continue your education.

An online Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Finance can absolutely be worth it if you're interested in pursuing a career in accounting or finance. Both of these fields hold professionals to a high standard as they directly influence the profits of a company. A bachelor’s-level finance degree or accounting degree may be a minimum level of qualification for certain positions.

Earning your finance degree online also provides greater flexibility when it comes to your schedule. It's an excellent option for furthering your education if you have a job, or a family, or simply want to take classes remotely on your own time frame. Check out some of our other accounting degree programs

Our Bachelor's Degree Programs with a Specialization in Finance covers core concepts in finance, accounting, auditing, economics, banking, security analysis and more. Each of these skills are taught by our experienced faculty through learning exercises that simulate real-world work scenarios.

You can earn a Bachelor's Degree with a Specialization in Finance 100% online here at DeVry. Our program incorporates elements of a business degree with specialized courses in finance to help you learn how the field impacts businesses.

To see our current tuition rates and learn more about what’s included in the cost of your DeVry education, visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page. Tuition costs for active military students and veterans can be found on our Military Tuition page.

Connect with a Student Support Advisor to learn more about possible financial aid options and scholarships and grants that you may qualify for.² Our Net Price Calculator can also help you estimate how much financial aid you may qualify for to help cover your expenses.

According to occupational outlook data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 911,400 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

More specifically, the BLS projects employment of financial analysts to grow 8% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 27,400 openings projected each year, on average, over the decade.³  This growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. This projection is not specific to DeVry University graduates and may include earners at all stages of their careers.

Your choice will depend on your personal and professional goals. There certainly are areas where the scope and methods of these interrelated fields overlap, but the difference can be summed up this way: Accounting focuses on the details of financial transactions, while finance concentrates on a “big picture” view of the financial considerations of businesses, individuals, families or government entities. This may encompass roles and responsibilities in wealth management, risk management or investment management.

Yes. Whether you plan to pursue career opportunities in banking, insurance, financial planning or analysis, coursework in our Finance Specialization can help prepare you with the knowledge required to pursue professional certifications such as the Certified Financial Planner(CFP). The CFP is awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to formally recognize knowledge in the areas of financial planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning and retirement savings.

Professionals with finance degrees work in a variety of settings, and some may be self-employed as personal financial consultants. According to the BLS, financial and investment analysts held about 317,200 jobs in 2022², working mostly in roles related to securities, commodities contracts and other financial investments and related activities. They may work for financial institutions or insurance carriers, or specialize in risk analysis or portfolio management. They may also work in professional, scientific and technical services, company management or in credit intermediation and related activities.