Online Bachelor's in Financial Services Degree Program

Maryville University offers a unique online bachelor’s in financial services degree. Developed with input from industry leaders, our 100% online program blends finance insights with key marketing and management skills to give you a broad perspective on driving organizational success.

First, you’ll build a strong core of business skills. From there, you’ll study advanced financial theory in courses that cover financial institutions, securities and investments, money and banking, portfolio management, and more. Myriad electives give you options to develop additional skills in marketing or even prepare to take the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam.

Are you ready to start or advance your career in the exciting world of finance? Find out more and apply today.

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Access coursework 100% online

Apply with no application fee and entrance exams

Explore financial aid and eligible transfer credit options

Start annually in fall, spring, or summer

Get practical experience from financial planning projects, case studies, and more

Eligible for Early Access – get a head start on your graduate degree

Why earn your online financial services degree?

A financial services degree can equip you with valuable skills in accounting, statistics, analytics, risk management, and more, qualifying you for a wide range of careers in business and finance. In fact, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Financial Services offers one of the greatest returns on investment in higher education. It opens the door to potentially high-paying entry-level positions and prepares students for advanced study in graduate programs.

Flexible, affordable — and 100% online

Complete you coursework 100% online.
No campus visits required.

Get practical experience.
Apply the tools and concepts of strategic management in a business-focused capstone.

Learn from a supportive and attentive faculty.
Discuss your goals with dedicated faculty members, who can help you connect the curriculum to your career vision.

Study at a respected school.
Join Maryville University, which ranks among Forbes’ “America’s Top Colleges” and among the best values in private colleges by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Get financial aid and credit for prior education.
Explore your options for financial aid and get transfer credits for eligible courses.

What can you do with your online financial services degree?

Completing your BS in financial services can help qualify you for careers in banking, insurance, investment advising, and portfolio management — the possibilities are many. Do you like working with people? You may enjoy being a personal financial advisor. Prefer to work alone? You can pursue a career in accounting, where you can immerse yourself in numbers with minimal distractions.

Should you choose to further your education at the graduate level, our online financial services degree paves the way for you to enroll in a variety of Maryville master’s programs in business, accounting, data analytics, and more.

Careers in financial services

Maryville’s online bachelor’s degree in financial services supplies the skills you need to serve the financial interests of institutions and individuals alike.

You can work in a variety of settings, including:

Financial services sales
Mortgage services
Bank branch operations and management
Financial planning

Personal financial advising
Portfolio management
Investment advising firms
Insurance firms

Customer services
Insurance firms
Governmental regulatory firms
Commercial banks

Potential career paths for graduates with an online financial services degree include:

Accountant
Financial specialist
Financial planner
Stockbroker

Client manager
Commercial banker
Financial advisor
Personal banker

Financial analyst
Financial manager
Account executive
Loan officer
Financial services representative

Budget analyst
Insurance underwriter
Investment officer
Portfolio manager
Financial consultant

What is the median bachelor’s in financial services salary?

Here’s a look at median annual salaries for a few financial services careers, according to May 2020 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

Budget Analyst

$78,970

Stockbroker

$64,770

Insurance Underwriter

$71,790

Accountant

$73,560

Financial analyst

$83,660

Financial Advisor

$89,330

What’s the market outlook for online financial services degree graduates?

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Solid growth.

The BLS projects that jobs for personal financial advisors will grow by 4% from 2019 to 2029. It also expects growing opportunities for financial analysts (5%), stockbrokers (4%), and financial managers (15%).

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Higher earnings.

Median salaries in financial services can exceed $100,000. Top-paying jobs that typically require a bachelor’s degree include financial manager ($134,180), personal financial advisor ($89,330), and financial analyst ($83,660), according to May 2020 BLS data. Graduates can also see higher earnings in services related to securities and commodity contracts, as well as in professional services.

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Leadership opportunities.

Leadership positions in financial services can lead to even higher salaries, particularly for those pursuing management positions in securities and commodities exchanges ($201,790 median salary), accounting and tax preparation ($176,730), and insurance ($163,600), according to the BLS. These positions may require additional education and experience, but a BS in Financial Services can be a great foundation.

Why choose Maryville University’s online financial services degree?

At Maryville University, we recognize that financial services is about more than just planning. It’s also about sales, marketing, and leadership. That’s why we developed an online financial services degree that goes beyond traditional finance programs, offering an interdisciplinary approach to coursework that gives graduates a richer perspective on how financial services work.

Here, you can connect with our faculty of respected financial experts and benefit from our partnerships with global financial companies. You’ll learn to provide comprehensive financial services and protect the interests of clients. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to pursue success in commercial banking, stock brokerage, corporate finance, and other growing fields.

Maryville University has been connecting motivated professionals with industry expertise since 1872. Here, 96% of our online undergraduate program graduates find a new career in their chosen field or enroll in advanced education programs within six months of graduation. We’re proud of our reputation for quality academics, accelerated growth, and affordability because it demonstrates our devotion to advancing students like you.

Why Maryville?

Online BS in Financial Services curriculum

Developed with input from financial services leaders, including top banking institutions, our online financial services degree curriculum offers a unique blend of finance theory and key business and marketing skills to help you provide expert financial services in a range of settings. The program spans 128 credit hours, including general education courses, financial services major courses, business core courses, and electives.

Qualified online financial services degree students can satisfy the general education requirement through eligible transfer credits to complete the program sooner.

Business Core Courses — Learn core financial principles and how to apply them in the business world as you study accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, statistics, and marketing, as well as management and business law.

Financial Services Major Courses — Further develop your understanding of finance with topics such as investment strategy, securities analysis, money and banking, wealth management, sales, marketing, and trade.

What is the SIE Exam?

Offered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam assesses a prospective securities industry professional’s knowledge of basic industry information. Topics include fundamental concepts for working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks, the structure of markets, regulatory agencies and their functions, and prohibited practices.

The SIE Exam is open to anyone age 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates who wish to demonstrate their knowledge to employers. No association with a firm is required, and results are valid for four years.

Ask our advisors how the BS in Financial Services program can help prepare you to take the SIE Exam.

Maryville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Your online financial services degree goes further.

Earning your online financial services degree from Maryville can take you places — now and in the future. Whether you plan to pursue a leadership role, entrepreneurship, or an additional specialty, you’ll have a solid foundation to build on should you choose to take your education further.

At Maryville, your bachelor’s degree can qualify you for Early Access to our online master’s degree programs in business, management, and leadership so you can get a head start on your next round of studies. If you’re a qualified undergraduate student and have not yet completed your elective requirements, we invite you to explore Early Access.

When you’re ready to advance your education, consider these online graduate program options:

Business Administration (MBA), which offers 12 concentrations, including financial services.

Master of Science in Accounting, which helps you qualify for CPA certification with Becker CPA Exam preparation coursework.

Master of Science in Data Analytics, helps prepare you for Microsoft SQL and Azure certification exams.

Master of Arts in Management and Leadership, which features options to create your own career path in areas such as human resource management, executive management, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with an online financial services degree?

Maryville’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Financial Services can lead to exciting and rewarding career opportunities in a host of industries and settings.

Popular careers for financial services graduates include:

Find out more about BS in Financial Services careers.

What is the median salary for graduates of an online BS in Financial Services program?

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How does Early Access work for the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Financial Services program?

With Early Access, students in our online bachelor’s in financial services program can get a head start on earning a graduate degree by taking graduate-level courses that count toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Furthermore, graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so students save time and money.

Our MBA, Master of Science in Accounting, and Master of Arts in Management and Leadership are among the many Maryville graduate programs that offer Early Access options for students enrolled in our online financial services degree program.

If you’re interested in participating in the program, you should apply one semester before you plan to start taking Early Access courses. To apply, you must have completed at least 75 credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Through the program, you can earn up to 12 credit hours toward your master’s degree. Our advisors can help you select your Early Access courses, which must be taken one at a time.

Learn more about the Early Access program.

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Online Bachelor’s in Financial Services