by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for finance students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,083 master's degrees in finance to qualified students.
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The finance master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for finance students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Finance Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for finance students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a master's degree in finance. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in finance from University of Pennsylvania
It's hard to beat Georgetown University if you want to pursue a master's degree in finance. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in finance from Georgetown University
It's hard to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a master's degree in finance. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in finance from University of Maryland - College Park
Johns Hopkins University is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in finance. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in finance from Johns Hopkins University
UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in finance from University of Delaware
Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in finance from New York University
Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in finance from Lehigh University
St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in finance from Saint Joseph’s University
Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in finance from Columbia University in the City of New York
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a master’s in finance from University of Scranton
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Explore the best finance schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 238 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 410 |
| Maryland | 363 | 106 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 39 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 141 |
| Delaware | 151 | 149 |
One of 8 majors within the Finance & Financial Management area of study, Finance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning & Services | 73 |
| Other Finance and Financial Management Services | 50 |
| Public Finance | 20 |
| Investments and Securities | 13 |
| Financial Risk Management | 1 |
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