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2025 Best Finance Schools

515 Colleges in the United States
51,658 Finance Degrees Awarded
Finance is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #11 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 515 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Finance Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 51,658 degrees in finance to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Finance School

Best Finance Schools The finance program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Finance rankings. For our Best Overall Finance School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Finance Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Finance
Bachelor's Degrees in Finance
Master's Degrees in Finance
Doctor's Degrees in Finance

The finance school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Finance Schools. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Read more about College Factual's methodology.

Best Schools for Finance in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of finance degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Finance

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In IL
351 Finance Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in finance needs to take a look at Northwestern University. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 351 finance students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
657 Finance Degrees Awarded

University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in finance. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 657 finance students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in finance from University of Pennsylvania

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Finance Program Name

Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
388 Finance Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a degree in finance. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 388 finance students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
306 Finance Degrees Awarded

University of Notre Dame is a good option for students pursuing a degree in finance. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 306 finance students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
349 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 349 finance students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in finance from Washington University in St Louis

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
356 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 356 finance students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
407 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 407 finance students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MBA in Finance Program Name

Earn the finance MBA that can fit both your goals and your budget.

More information about a degree in MBA in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
301 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 301 finance students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In PA
208 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 208 finance students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In PA
231 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were approximately 231 finance students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
386 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 386 finance students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in finance from Texas A&M University - College Station

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Finance Program Name

Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.

More information about a degree in MS in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC
130 Finance Degrees Awarded

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 130 finance students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in finance from George Washington University

13
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
328 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 328 finance students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in finance from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE
271 Finance Degrees Awarded

UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 3 colleges for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were about 271 finance students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in finance from University of Delaware

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
311 Finance Degrees Awarded

Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.

There were roughly 311 finance students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in finance from Bentley University

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Accounting & Finance Program Name

Invest in the analytical and quantitative skills you need to succeed in a career in finance with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Accounting & Finance from Southern New Hampshire University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
285 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 285 finance students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in finance from Southern Methodist University

17
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
423 Finance Degrees Awarded

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 423 finance students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

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18
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
407 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 407 finance students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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19
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA
316 Finance Degrees Awarded

Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans. This university ranks 1st out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 316 finance students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in finance from Tulane University of Louisiana

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - Finance Program Name

Increase your potential in nearly any industrial, financial, nonprofit or government organization with this online business administration bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Business Administration - Finance from Southern New Hampshire University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CT
183 Finance Degrees Awarded

Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. This university ranks 2nd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 183 finance students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
364 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 364 finance students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year.

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22
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
813 Finance Degrees Awarded

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. This university ranks 1st out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 813 finance students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.

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23
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
229 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 229 finance students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Finance - Corporate Finance Program Name

Acquire a thorough understanding of the financial landscape and prepare for a high-level corporate role with this specialized online graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in MS in Finance - Corporate Finance from Southern New Hampshire University

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24
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
295 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 295 finance students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
160 Finance Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 160 finance students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Finance Schools

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
27
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
28
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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
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30
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New York University
New York, NY
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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

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Boston University
Boston, MA
36
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
39
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
40
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
48
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Finance Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 20% of the 515 different United States finance schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
52 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
53 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
54 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
55 Providence College Providence, RI
56 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
57 Baylor University Waco, TX
58 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
59 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
60 University of San Diego San Diego, CA
61 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
62 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
63 Elon University Elon, NC
64 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
65 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
66 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
67 Essex County College Newark, NJ
68 Rutgers University - Newark Newark, NJ
69 Seattle University Seattle, WA
70 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
71 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
72 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
73 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
74 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
75 University of Denver Denver, CO
76 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
77 Auburn University Auburn, AL
78 Baruch College New York, NY
79 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
80 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
81 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
82 Northeastern University Boston, MA
83 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
84 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
85 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
86 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
87 Drake University Des Moines, IA
88 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
89 Suffolk University Boston, MA
90 American University Washington, DC
91 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
92 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
93 Binghamton University Vestal, NY
94 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
95 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
96 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
97 Washington State University Pullman, WA
98 Clemson University Clemson, SC
99 University of North Texas Denton, TX
100 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
101 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
102 John Carroll University University Heights, OH
103 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Finance students that almost earned our Best Finance Schools award.

Rank College Location
104 Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA
105 Illinois State University Normal, IL
106 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
107 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
108 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
109 University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN
110 Pace University - New York New York, NY
111 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
112 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
113 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
114 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
115 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
116 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
117 Augustana College Rock Island, IL
118 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
119 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
120 Portland State University Portland, OR
121 Florida International University Miami, FL
122 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH
123 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
124 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
125 Rutgers University - Camden Camden, NJ
126 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
127 University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO
128 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI
129 Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH
130 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA
131 Yeshiva University New York, NY
132 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
133 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
134 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
135 Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC
136 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
137 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
138 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
139 Pepperdine University Malibu, CA
140 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
141 Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI
142 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
143 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
144 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
145 University of Houston Houston, TX
146 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
147 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
148 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
149 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
150 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
151 University of Portland Portland, OR
152 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
153 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
154 Northwood University Midland, MI
155 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
156 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
157 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
158 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
159 Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA
160 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
161 Ball State University Muncie, IN
162 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
163 Trinity University San Antonio, TX
164 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
165 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
166 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
167 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
168 Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL
169 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
170 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
171 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

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Finance is one of 8 different types of Finance & Financial Management programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Financial Planning & Services 1,136
Banking and Financial Support Services 953
Other Finance and Financial Management Services 415
Investments and Securities 385
International Finance 93
Public Finance 41
Credit Management 9

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