Like money and helping people? To put it simply, a person who works in financial services helps people achieve their dreams. If this sounds appealing to you, consider the Business Administration: Financial Services program.
You’ll learn from passionate faculty who share their knowledge of managing, lending, saving, insuring and investing money—giving you the knowledge to achieve success in the world of financial services.
The Financial Services program is a two-year A.A.S. degree designed for students seeking careers with financial institutions and for those already in financial institutions wishing to attain advanced positions. This program provides an internship opportunity to give students real-world experience.
Kirkwood is the affordable option! We offer more than $3 million in scholarships every year.
Graduates of the financial services program will be able to:
Potential careers include:
Learn more about career options and median salaries.
Financial Services students are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) and/or Future Business Leaders of America, INC. (FBLA).
With 45,000 members in more than 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, as well as an international presence in China, Haiti and Peru, BPA has the ability to enhance student participation in professional, civic, service and social endeavors.
FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world, helping more than 230,000 members prepare for careers in business each year.
BPA and FBLA are two of eight recognized members of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
School Year: 2024–25
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 13 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 64 |
| In-State Tuition | $2,821 | $2,604 | $1,953 | $3,472 | $3,038 | $13,888 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $606 | $362 | $204 | $565 | $204 | $1,941 |
| Course/Section Fees | $37 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $3,514 | $3,016 | $2,207 | $4,087 | $3,292 | $16,116 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $217 (In-State), $290 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change.
To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
To provide educational and employment opportunities to prospective and existing financial services students, and relevant local area employers.