Financial Quantitative Analysts
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$81,100/yr
Typical range
$61,290 – $110,410
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Financial Quantitative Analysts does
Financial quantitative analysts use advanced mathematics, statistics, and programming to model financial markets, develop trading strategies, and assess risk. They work for investment firms, banks, and hedge funds to drive data-driven decision-making.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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