GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$97K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+3%
Job Growth
291K+
Total Jobs
Evaluate and authorize approval of loan applications for individuals and businesses.
$48K
Starting
$97K
Average
$146K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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MLO License (Mortgage Loan Originator)
Required to practiceNationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)
CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
CFP Board
Real Estate Salesperson License
State Real Estate Commission (varies by state)
Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam)
North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)
Series 7 (General Securities Representative)
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Field
Business & Finance
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+3%
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Create free account →Federal labor-market data for Loan Officer
Pay range
$48K–$146K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+3%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
291K
in 2024
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 291K to 299K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Median $74,180. ~290,530 jobs.