A doctoral degree in finance qualifies you to pursue an academic career as a researcher and educator. An academic career provides not only tremendous intellectual freedom but makes it possible to work with bright people throughout your life. You can make a difference through the scholarly research you create, and the lives you shape through your teaching.
The starting salary for finance Ph.D. graduates often ranges from $220K to $270K, depending on placement, which is largely determined by performance in the doctoral program. Our students begin working with faculty on research early in the program, and their co-authored work has been published in top-tier, highly selective finance journals. Our graduates have gone on to faculty positions at esteemed universities. It is not surprising that the position of a university professor is frequently ranked as one of the most desirable jobs in the world.