by our College Data Analytics Team
[Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value finance schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the finance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Idaho State University, our #1 best value for finance in Idaho. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $49,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Idaho earned it the #2 place for finance. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Finance graduates carry a median of $21,400 in student loans. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $46,428. That is a strong return on a $21,400 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Boise State University one of the best values for finance. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Finance graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $48,712. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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