by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for finance students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,197 bachelor's degrees in finance during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. 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 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 full 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Finance Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for finance students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Boston College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in finance. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Boston College
It is difficult to beat Bentley University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in finance. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Bentley University
Fairfield University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in finance. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Fairfield University
University of Connecticut is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance. Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Connecticut
Bryant is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Smithfield.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Bryant University
Located in the midsize city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Providence College
Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Suffolk is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Suffolk University
Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from Quinnipiac University
Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in finance from University of Rhode Island
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Explore the best finance colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 1,290 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 812 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 558 |
| Vermont | 289 | 6 |
| Maine | 281 | 159 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 180 |
Finance is one of 8 different types of Finance & Financial Management programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Planning & Services | 115 |
| Investments and Securities | 63 |
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