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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Finance

679 Colleges in the United States
46,633 Bachelor's Degrees
Finance is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #6 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 679 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of finance. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 46,633 bachelor's degrees in finance during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Finance School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Finance Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in finance matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Finance ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality finance program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Finance
Master's Degrees in Finance
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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for finance.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Finance Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Baruch College
New York, NY
900 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in finance has to take a look at Baruch College. Located in the large city of New York, Baruch is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in New York.

There were approximately 900 finance students who graduated with this degree at Baruch in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Baruch College

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741 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#1 Best Quality In OH

Ohio State University - Main Campus is a popular option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Ohio.

There were roughly 741 finance students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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633 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Florida International University is a popular choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance. FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Florida.

There were approximately 633 finance students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Florida International University

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608 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Georgia if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in finance. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Georgia.

There were roughly 608 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Georgia

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577 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Alabama.

There were about 577 finance students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from The University of Alabama

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
550 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Florida.

There were about 550 finance students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Florida State University

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536 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#1 Best Quality In SC

UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in South Carolina.

There were about 536 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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466 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Florida.

There were about 466 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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411 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Texas.

There were approximately 411 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from The University of Texas at Austin

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
410 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Iowa.

There were about 410 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Iowa

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402 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in California.

There were about 402 finance students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent year we have data available.

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396 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Florida.

There were about 396 finance students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Central Florida

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393 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OH
#2 Best Quality In OH

Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the town of Oxford. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Ohio.

There were roughly 393 finance students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
390 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#1 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 390 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Pennsylvania

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379 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Maryland.

There were approximately 379 finance students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Maryland - College Park

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
376 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
#1 Best Quality In MI

Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Michigan.

There were approximately 376 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Michigan State University

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375 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Arizona.

There were approximately 375 finance students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.

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369 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#8 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Texas.

There were roughly 369 finance students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available.

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354 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in New Jersey.

There were approximately 354 finance students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
353 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Arkansas.

There were roughly 353 finance students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Arkansas

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
344 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Massachusetts.

There were about 344 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Boston College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
343 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#8 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 343 finance students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Temple University

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325 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in North Carolina.

There were approximately 325 finance students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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313 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Minnesota.

There were approximately 313 finance students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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307 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#1 Best Quality In WI

Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in finance in Wisconsin.

There were approximately 307 finance students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Bentley University
Waltham, MA
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Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Finance badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 679 different United States finance schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 University of Mississippi University, MS
51 University of San Diego San Diego, CA
51 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
53 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
54 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
54 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
56 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
57 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
58 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
59 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
60 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
61 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
62 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
63 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
64 Clemson University Clemson, SC
65 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
66 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
66 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
68 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
68 Georgetown University Washington, DC
70 Washington State University Pullman, WA
71 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
72 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
73 Providence College Providence, RI
74 Suffolk University Boston, MA
74 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
76 Fordham University Bronx, NY
76 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
78 Elon University Elon, NC
79 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
80 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
80 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
80 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
83 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
84 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI
84 Bryant University Smithfield, RI
86 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
86 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
88 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
89 Portland State University Portland, OR
89 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
89 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
92 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
93 Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
94 Baylor University Waco, TX
95 Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO
96 George Washington University Washington, DC
97 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
98 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
99 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
99 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
101 University of North Texas Denton, TX
101 Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Finance students that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Finance award.

Rank College Location
103 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
104 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
104 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
106 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
107 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
107 University of Houston - Downtown Houston, TX
109 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
110 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
110 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
112 University of Denver Denver, CO
112 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
114 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
115 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
116 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
116 Pace University - New York New York, NY
118 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
119 Creighton University Omaha, NE
120 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
121 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
121 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
123 University of St Thomas Minnesota Saint Paul, MN
124 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
125 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
126 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH
126 Seattle University Seattle, WA
126 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
129 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
130 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
130 University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN
132 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
132 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
134 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
134 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT

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One of 7 majors within the Finance & Financial Management area of study, Finance has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Banking and Financial Support Services 588
Financial Planning & Services 552
Other Finance and Financial Management Services 172
Investments and Securities 79
Public Finance 18
International Finance 1

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