by our College Data Analytics Team
[Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for finance students.
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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.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among finance schools in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $12,750. Early-career finance graduates make about $60,947. That is a strong return on a $12,750 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Weber State University one of the best values for finance. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $49,939 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 Southern Utah University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. 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. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at Western Governors University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $8,658 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $23,277. 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.
Utah State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $9,720. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $61,371. Set against $9,720 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. 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. That is a strong return on a $11,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #7 for value in finance this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Finance graduates carry a median of $18,666 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $42,266. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Utah ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Finance graduates carry a median of $18,850 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $68,066. That is a strong return on a $18,850 median debt. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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