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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong finance education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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.
Minot State University tops our 2027 list of the best value finance schools in North Dakota. Minot State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Minot. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,702. Students borrow a median of $25,788 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $50,645. That is a strong return on a $25,788 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for finance. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Students borrow a median of $25,542 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $53,163 early in their careers. Set against $25,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Dakota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. Students from in state pay about $10,951 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $24,093. Early-career finance graduates make about $49,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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