by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 86 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of finance. Combined, these schools handed out 8,170 bachelor's degrees in finance to qualified students.
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The finance bachelor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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 bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Finance Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in finance. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in finance. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Georgetown University
Lehigh University is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in finance. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Lehigh University
Villanova University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in finance. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Villanova University
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from George Washington University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Maryland - College Park
UD is a very large public university located in the suburb of Newark.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Delaware
St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Saint Joseph’s University
Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Fordham University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Temple University
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Syracuse University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Rutgers University - Newark
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Scranton
Located in the city of New York, Baruch is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Baruch College
The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from American University
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Finance Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Binghamton University | Vestal, NY |
| 19 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 20 | Muhlenberg College | Allentown, PA |
| 21 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| 22 | Pace University - New York | New York, NY |
| 23 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 24 | La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 25 | Rutgers University - Camden | Camden, NJ |
| 26 | Yeshiva University | New York, NY |
| 27 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 28 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ |
Explore the best finance schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 2,888 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 3,110 |
| Maryland | 370 | 620 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 1,316 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 546 |
| Delaware | 224 | 298 |
Finance is one of 8 different types of Finance & Financial Management programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning & Services | 97 |
| Public Finance | 13 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 4 |
| Other Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 |
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