Financial Planning, B.S.
Financial Planning Degree
Help shape financial futures. Become an expert in the art of setting financial goals and identifying the tools needed to reach them.
Why Study Financial Planning?
Connect one-on-one with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and internships:
- Learn about investing, taxes, retirement planning, and estate planning from some of the best minds in personal finance.
- Acquire leadership and management skills and professional growth.
- Learn to create a professional portfolio, an effective marketing tool when applying for employment and attending interviews.
- Gain practical experience during various internship opportunities.
Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:
- Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
- 92% of students receive financial aid.
- Over 150 scholarships are awarded yearly.
Contact
Dr. Chad Stevens
Chair of Business, Management, and Technology
570-945-8431
BMT@keystone.edu
Program
What can I do with a degree in Financial Planning?
Career Options
- Business Developer
- Budget Analyst
- Certified Public Accountant
- Estate Planner
- Financial Advisor or Planner
- Investment Advisor
- Wealth Manager
Employers
- Benco Dental
- Charles Schwab
- Fidelity Bank
- NET Credit Union
- PNC Bank
- Prudential Financial
- Wells Fargo Advisors

Exceptional experiences.
Giant outcomes.
13:1
Keystone student-to-faculty ratio
6%
increase in jobs over the next 10 years
94%
Keystone students employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation
$89,330
Median annual salary for financial planning careers

Amazing opportunities—on campus and beyond
From internships and experiential learning opportunities to travel and conferences, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct real-world experiences, work with your peers and mentors in your chosen field, and learn first-hand the latest skills to succeed in the real world.
Internships
Students will acquire leadership and management skills, professional growth and personal fulfillment that can’t be gained in the classroom.


Connections
Over 30 student-run clubs and organizations, including the FBLA organization, Phi Beta Lambda, and the Hospitality Business Management Club, are available and are a wonderful way to meet people, travel, learn about different subjects, and gain valuable leadership opportunities.
Be Involved
When you become a Giant, you will enjoy campus life in a passionate, close-knit community…a family. Keystone College comes together in many different ways with 18 Division III sports, a variety of student events, 276 acres to explore, and various ways to learn both inside and outside of the classroom.
Featured Faculty

Kasey Chermak, MS

Patricia Davis, PhD

Brenda Lidy, MS

Robert Nardelli, DPS

Elizabeth Schneider, MBA, JD

Sandra R. Smith, PhD

Donald “Doc” Stacknick, MS

Chad Stevens, PhD

Kevin Vinson, MBA
You Belong at Keystone
Become part of the Keystone family!