by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for finance students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in finance, balancing cost against outcomes.
Delaware State University earned the #1 spot for value among finance schools in Delaware. Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Students borrow a median of $26,333 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $41,572. That is a strong return on a $26,333 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.
A rank of #2 makes Goldey Beacom College one of the best values for finance. Goldey Beacom College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wilmington. In-state tuition and fees average $14,940. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $20,743. Finance graduates of Goldey Beacom College earn a median of $82,409 early in their careers. Set against $20,743 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at Wilmington University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,630. Finance graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Finance graduates of Wilmington University earn a median of $49,275 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Delaware came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $24,073. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $66,889. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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