Potentially a budget analyst will have a higher salary but this is depedant on how much you work yourself up as a finsancial analyst. You could be earning just as much depending on your position.
Financial analyst jobs are usually located in areas of high finance companies. These requires at least a bachelors and sometimes the right connections to get a foot in the door.
The best financial analyst jobs are generally in the investment banking industry, as they have the highest average pay for a college grad and the greatest exit opportunities.
Yes. You will need, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Finance. This is normally a four year program, but could be faster if you find a program that makes classes available year round. A Master's...