Career Outcomes – MS in Finance Flex

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Joshua Vo, graduate student in finance, chats with a recruiter from Spectrum.

Propel your finance career forward and increase your earning potential.

With a Master of Science in Finance degree from UT Dallas, you can develop the in-depth knowledge you need to advance your finance career and improve your future earnings. Our MS Finance Flex students earn practical, hands-on experience in the finance industry through internships and project-based courses.

International students graduating from a STEM-designated program are eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months under OPT (Optional Practical Training). To learn more about OPT and curricular internship programs, please visit the International Students and Scholars Office.

MS Finance Flex Placement Data

Average Salary by Position

Average salary across levels (I, II, III, IV) with 1 to 3 years of experience in the position. Most associates and managers have more experience in the field.

Average Salary by Experience

Up to 1 year of Data is from Robert Half Salary Calculator for Financial Analysts in Dallas, varying experience.

MS in Finance Placements (Source: LinkedIn)


What companies have hired MS in Finance Students?

  • ALM First Analytics
  • Amazon
  • CBRE
  • Capital One
  • Charles Schwab
  • Deloitte
  • Ernst and Young
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Hilltop Holdings
  • Bank of America
  • Houlihan Lokey
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • KPMG
  • McKesson
  • Athene
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Texas Instruments
  • Christus Health
  • Fannie Mae
  • Daseke
  • State Farm

What jobs do MS in Finance students get?

  • Financial Analyst
  • Analyst
  • Senior Analyst
  • FP&A Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Investments Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Finance Advisor
  • Senior Financial Analyst
  • Associate
  • Senior Associate
  • Client Specialist
  • Finance Manager
  • Consultant
  • Senior Consultant
  • Director
  • Vice President

Prior work experience influences the position and starting salary for graduates.

Salary Range for Dallas

Prior work experience influences the position and starting salary for graduates.

Projected Annual Growth in Job Openings in Texas

Projected annual growth in Texas job openings from Career One Stop.

What skills do MS in Finance students need?

  • Strong communication skills
  • Technical skills*
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership and collaboration skills
  • Expertise in compliance and risk
  • Complex problem solving
  • Strategic decision-making and innovation
  • Professional Certifications, including CFA®
  • Industry-specific knowledge

*Such as: SQL, Python, R, ERP, cloud computing, AI and Machine Learning, VR, Blockchain, Tableau, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Web 3

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