Finance Cluster
The career cluster prepares for careers that relate to making strategic decisions to obtain, save, protect and grow the financial assets of businesses and individuals. It includes careers in planning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.
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Typical High School Classes
- Accounting
- Personal Finance
- Business Economics
- Wealth Building and Financial Management
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
Career & Technical Student Organizations
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H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Accountants and Auditors – $42,734
Loan Officers – $44,323
Financial Managers – $76,926
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators – $39,957
Financial Analysts – $51,111
Personal Financial Advisors – $40,472
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents – $33,468
Credit Analysts – $45,054
Actuaries – $59,685
Budget Analysts – $46,736
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| ACCOUNTING | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ACTUARIAL SCIENCE | ✔ | ||||
| AGRIBUSINESS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT / SPECIALIST | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| BANKING AND FINANCE SERVICES | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| CERTIFIED FINANCIAL ANALYST / PLANNER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| BUSINESS, MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEACHER | ✔ | ||||
| ECONOMICS | ✔ | ||||
| FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| INSURANCE SERVICES | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| MEDICAL INSURANCE CODING/ BILLING/ CLAIMS | ✔ | ||||
| TAX PREPARATION | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment