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CIP 52.0215 Business

Risk Management

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

186

2025 · 7 schools

International share

4.3%

8 international students

Bachelor's degrees

179

4.5% international

Master's degrees

7

0.0% international

Overview

Risk Management is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that organizations might face in various aspects of their operations. This includes financial risks, operational risks, strategic risks, and compliance risks, among others. Professionals in this field are trained to analyze potential threats to a business's assets, reputation, and overall viability and to develop strategies to minimize those risks.

The curriculum in Risk Management programs typically covers a variety of topics such as risk assessment techniques, insurance principles, financial derivatives, and regulatory frameworks. Students often learn about quantitative methods for risk measurement, as well as qualitative approaches to understanding organizational risk culture. The program may also include case studies that illustrate real-world applications of risk management practices in diverse industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.

In addition to technical skills, effective communication and decision-making abilities are emphasized, as risk managers must often present their findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. With the increasing complexity of global markets and the rise of new risks such as cyber threats and climate change, the demand for skilled risk management professionals is growing.

Graduates of Risk Management programs can pursue careers in various roles, including risk analyst, compliance officer, insurance underwriter, and risk consultant. Overall, Risk Management is essential for the sustainability and resilience of organizations in today's fast-paced and uncertain business environment.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2020 to 2025, graduates grew 9,200% and the international share went from 0.0% to 4.3%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
64.5%
Asian
10.8%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
5.9%
Other
8.1%
Intl.
4.3%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 7 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 135 7
#169 Butler University Indiana 11 0
— Le Moyne College New York 12 0
— Seton Hill University Pennsylvania 7 0
— Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee 2 0
— Faulkner University Alabama 1 0
— Brenau University Georgia 1 1

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
General and Operations Managers 3,503,020 $64.87 $134,940
Financial Managers 841,710 $89.86 $186,910
Insurance Underwriters 105,420 $45.05 $93,700
Financial Risk Specialists 63,850 $59.82 $124,420
Actuaries 26,670 $68.02 $141,480

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2020–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.