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Job outlook for finance aid directors in the United States
Finance aid director job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected finance aid director job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 15,500 new jobs for finance aid directors are projected over the next decade.
Finance aid director salaries have increased 7% for finance aid directors in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,190 finance aid directors currently employed in the United States.
There are 98,523 active finance aid director job openings in the US.
The average finance aid director salary is $58,644.
Are finance aid director jobs in demand?
Finance aid director job and salary trends over time
Finance aid director jobs over time
Finance aid director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,190 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,918 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,970 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,789 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,638 | 0.00% |
Average finance aid director salary over time
Finance aid director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,644 | $28.19 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $57,387 | $27.59 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $56,744 | $27.28 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $55,553 | $26.71 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $54,590 | $26.25 | +2.5% |
Finance aid director jobs by state
Most common states for finance aid directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 843 | 27% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,549 | 23% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,080 | 22% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,056 | 19% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 680 | 19% |
| 6 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 581 | 19% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 187 | 19% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,284 | 18% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,598 | 18% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 733 | 18% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,421 | 17% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,259 | 17% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 128 | 17% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 908 | 16% |
| 15 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 750 | 16% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 511 | 16% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 475 | 16% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 891 | 15% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 850 | 14% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 84 | 14% |
Most common cities for finance aid directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst | 1 | 3% | $82,535 |
| 2 | East Lansing | 1 | 2% | $76,895 |
| 3 | Winter Garden | 1 | 2% | $52,833 |
| 4 | Knoxville | 1 | 1% | $54,677 |
| 5 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $77,321 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $55,573 |
Finance Aid Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of finance aid director experts
Medaille College
West Virginia University
Bluefield State College
Colleen Wilkinson
Associate Professor, Program DirectorMedaille College
Department of Education
What soft skills should all Finance Aid Directors possess?
Colleen Wilkinson: Teaching is not a silo profession. We are in constant communication and collaboration with many stakeholders. Teacher Candidates need to be flexible in order to work well with all the different players in the game to make sure the student wins!
Stephanie Lorenze
Service Associate Professor, Coordinator for Teacher EducationWest Virginia University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies
What will help Finance Aid Directors increase their earning potential?
Stephanie Lorenze: Legislators and communities who value their work through actions.
What experience really stands out on Finance Aid Director resumes?
Amanda Banks Ph.D.: Adaptability and expertise in teaching diverse students in inclusive classrooms are growing focal points of many school districts nationally. With recent changes in federal education legislation (Every Student Succeeds Act, 2015), there has been a growing need for educators to universally design effective learning opportunities for a wide range of learners (Universal Design for Learning) to ensure students' academic progress regardless of their socioeconomic background or learning ability. Identifying potential teachers who can help students and schools successfully meet state and federal accountability standards is paramount to hiring committees.
Candidates should showcase any firsthand experiences they have in working with students within and outside of the classroom, especially diverse student populations (e.g., special education, bilingual education). Strong collaboration skills, content expertise, and instructional flexibility are three professional qualities that definitely set a candidate apart from the rest. Recent graduates who anticipate entering the job market in the near future should actively search for such volunteer opportunities if they didn't have these types of experiences in their preparation program.