2027 Best Value Finance Associate’s Degree Schools
[Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong finance education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value finance schools.
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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the finance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Finance Schools
Our analysis ranked Bunker Hill Community College the best value for a degree in finance in the United States. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,168, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Finance graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Finance graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of $51,782 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College, which ranked #2. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,170, while out-of-state students pay about $8,050. Finance graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans. Finance graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of $30,111 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Essex County College one of the best values for finance. Essex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Newark. In-state tuition and fees average $5,415, while out-of-state students pay about $9,523. Finance graduates carry a median of $12,472 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $37,915. That is a strong return on a $12,472 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College one of the best values for finance. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,926, while out-of-state students pay about $7,169. Finance graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans. Finance graduates of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earn a median of $35,981 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,384 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capital Community College earned it the #5 place for finance. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Madison Area Technical College landed the #6 spot for finance value this year. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $16,812. Early-career finance graduates make about $44,279. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wilmington University placed #7 among the best values for finance. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,630. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $31,000. Early-career finance graduates make about $49,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Other Finance Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
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