91%
of personal financial planning graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degree
98%
of WMU Haworth bachelor's graduates had instructors who made them excited about learning
100%
of personal financial planning graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
Planning for your future career
At the Haworth College of Business, the personal financial planning major is more than just stocks and bonds. It's a degree that means helping people make good financial decisions for their futures. You'll be versed in technical knowledge of wealth management and interpersonal skills, like active listening and communication, that will make you a trusted resource among clients.
Recent WMU graduates with degrees in personal financial planning are working as:
- Budget analysts
- Credit analysts
- Insurance agents
- Loan counselors
- Personal financial advisors
Students have been placed in a variety of professional positions in financial institutions and brokerage, insurance, personal financial planning and accounting firms, including:
- Advia Credit Union
- Comerica Bank
- Greenleaf Trust
- PNC
- State Farm
Secure your career with a personal financial planning degree!
Personal financial planners guide people in planning for their financial future by assisting them with investments, tax planning, and insurance decisions. Working toward your bachelor’s degree in personal financial planning, you'll gain knowledge of valuation of securities, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning and employee benefits.
You will have many career opportunities in this growing field in areas such as commercial banking, personal financial planning, insurance and money management. Students may also sit for the CFP® certification exam, where WMU students pass at a rate 27.5% higher than the national average.
Learn about investments while managing $3 million of real money, with additional opportunities to prepare for the Series 7 exam and earn Bloomberg Certification.
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What have other finance students achieved?
I got a personal financial planning internship, and I loved it. I am excited for my future career and the opportunity to build relationships with clients. The reason WMU Haworth stands out to me is all the experiences provided to students that get them where they want to go.
