2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Finance in New Jersey

Ranked #35 in popularity, finance is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Finance in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 27 master's degrees in finance during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Finance School for Your Master's Degree

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

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of finance students usually has them for a reason. 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

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.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Finance in New Jersey

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in finance.

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

1

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

19 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NJ

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Saint Peter's University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in finance. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in finance in New Jersey.

There were roughly 19 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at Saint Peter's College in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in finance from Saint Peter’s University

2

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NJ

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Rowan University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in finance. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan 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 master's degrees in finance in New Jersey. More information about a master’s in finance from Rowan University

3

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In NJ

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at New Jersey City University if you want to pursue a master's degree in finance. NJCU is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Jersey City. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in finance in New Jersey.

There were approximately 3 finance individuals who graduated with this degree at NJCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in finance from New Jersey City University

4

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Madison, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in finance. FDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Madison. More information about a master’s in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in finance has to check out Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a master’s in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

Best Finance Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Finance Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	667	300
Pennsylvania	586	440
Maryland	342	597
District of Columbia	330	126
Delaware	123	151

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Dave Dugdale. More about our data sources and methodologies.