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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 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.
Utah Valley University tops our 2027 list of the best value finance schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Finance graduates carry a median of $12,750 in student loans. Finance graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $60,947 early in their careers. Set against $12,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $49,939. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at Southern Utah University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Finance graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $44,998. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Colorado Denver earned it the #4 place for finance. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $100,324. That is a strong return on a $26,582 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Governors University earned it the #5 place for finance. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Western Governors University earn a median of $74,771 early in their careers. Set against $23,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Wyoming came in at #6 for value in finance this year. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Finance graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. Finance graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $57,777 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Idaho State University came in at #7 for value in finance this year. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Finance graduates carry a median of $24,640 in student loans. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $49,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah State University landed the #8 spot for finance value this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $9,720 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $61,371 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,720 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $11,750. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $83,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of Idaho came in at #10 for value in finance this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $21,400. Early-career finance graduates make about $46,428. Set against $21,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned the #11 position for value in finance this year. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,124 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,799 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $54,579. Set against $29,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Utah came in at #12 for value in finance this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Finance graduates carry a median of $18,850 in student loans. Finance graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $68,066 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Dixie State College Of Utah earned the #13 position for value in finance this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Students borrow a median of $18,666 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $42,266 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,666 median debt.
Colorado State University Global Campus earned the #14 position for value in finance this year. Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,000. Students borrow a median of $31,361 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Colorado State University Global Campus generally make around $77,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Montana landed the #15 spot for finance value this year. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $24,342. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from The University Of Montana generally make around $42,654. That is a strong return on a $24,342 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #16 spot for finance value this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $51,693. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
Regis University landed the #17 spot for finance value this year. Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. In-state tuition and fees average $28,140. Finance graduates carry a median of $31,773 in student loans. Finance graduates of Regis University earn a median of $72,028 early in their careers. Set against $31,773 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Regis University admits about 86% of applicants.
Boise State University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Finance graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $48,712. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Colorado Boulder placed #19 among the best values for finance. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $20,373. Finance graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of Denver placed #20 among the best values for finance. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Students borrow a median of $19,650 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $61,986. That is a strong return on a $19,650 median debt. University Of Denver admits about 78% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.
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