From Classroom to Career in Finance
Hear from a Jefferson finance student about their journey into the field, the opportunities they discovered, and how hands-on learning prepares them for careers across finance.
The BS in Finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and financial institutions.
Our graduates possess the skills to address complex financial problems and demonstrate professionalism in a variety of work environments. As a student in the program, you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, participate in international competitions, manage an investment portfolio through the Student Managed Investment Fund, study abroad for a semester, and earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in one additional year while preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level I (CFA) exam.
Career Pathways
Finance professionals are a vital part of businesses’ success in every industry. Our graduates have gone on to work at JP Morgan Chase, Vanguard, Lockheed Martin and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, just to name a few. Consider where you could be in only four short years:
- Brokering small and large real estate deals
- Managing stock portfolios in the fast-paced environment of Wall Street
- Working for a corporation, guiding critical financial decisions
Program Highlights
Our BS in Finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and institutions. The program develops in-demand professionals with in-depth knowledge of complex financial problems and the professionalism required to work effectively in any environment.
- Leverage industry-leading resources like Bloomberg terminals to apply financial concepts to live market data
- Gain hands-on experience managing a equity portfolio as a part of the curriculum
- Take advantage of travel opportunities, including in India, China, England and Australia
- Participate in our Business Plus program to interact with industry professionals, earn badges and more
Program Features & News
Jefferson Finance Students Turn Ideas Into a Startup
Jefferson finance students John Sexton and Stone Campbell—student-athletes and co-founders—took their entrepreneurial ambitions beyond the classroom to launch Northline Digitals. Their web development and digital marketing company helps local businesses strengthen their online presence, demonstrating how hands-on learning at Jefferson translates into real-world impact.
Thackrah Lab Opening Jefferson Unveils New Thackrah Capital Markets Research Lab
In December 2025, Thomas Jefferson University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Thackrah Capital Markets Research Lab. The new $1.8 million research lab, made possible by a donation from alumnus and philanthropist John Thackrah, is open to all academic programs within the School of Business.
My finance classes, along with my general business classes, challenged my creativity in ways that it hasn't ever been before. I've loved getting to know both the students and professors involved in my major. The small class sizes facilitate a great relationship with the professors, and all of my professors have shown that they genuinely care about the success of our futures.
