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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Finance in the Southeast Region

166 Ranked Colleges
12,955 Degrees Awarded
$32,500 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region

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Finance is the 11th most popular major in the country with 51,779 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 12,955 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 166 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in finance. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular finance programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region finance students.

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Out of the 166 schools in the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 799 diplomas to qualified ’s finance students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Florida International University Finance Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 662 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Finance at The University of Alabama

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 597 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Finance at Florida State

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Out of the 166 schools in the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 553 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Finance at UofSC

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Out of the 166 schools in the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s finance degrees to 519 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full University of Georgia Finance Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 498 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Finance at University of South Florida - Main Campus

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 424 degrees to qualified ’s finance students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Finance at Tulane University of Louisiana

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With a ranking of #8, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 408 diplomas to qualified ’s finance students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Finance at University of Central Florida

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 402 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Arkansas Finance Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 361 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UNC Charlotte Finance Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s finance degrees to 337 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Finance at Virginia Tech

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. University of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 291 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Miami Finance Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 271 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Finance at University of Florida

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 270 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Florida Atlantic University Finance Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 267 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UK Finance Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #16, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 264 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Finance at Auburn

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 261 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Finance at Georgia State

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 225 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Finance at Ole Miss

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With a ranking of #19, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 214 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Finance at UT Knoxville

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Clemson is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 213 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Finance at Clemson

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 206 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Finance at Kennesaw State University

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 169 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Finance at GMU

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

Elon University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Elon University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Elon, North Carolina. It awarded 159 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Full Elon University Finance Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. East Carolina University is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 172 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Finance at East Carolina University

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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Finance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 152 ’s finance degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Finance at UNF

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