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2027 Best Finance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

101 Colleges in the United States
7,947 Finance Degrees Awarded
$57,759 Avg Early-Career Salary

Finance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 101 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best finance schools.

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Best Schools for Finance in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the finance degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Finance

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University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in finance. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 376 finance degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $71,858. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full finance program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Students looking for a strong finance program will find one at Georgetown University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 378 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $108,446. Typical student debt for the program is $16,877. Read more about the finance program at Georgetown University

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Suny At Binghamton came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best finance schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 132 finance degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $73,598. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance from Suny At Binghamton

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New York University
New York, NY

A rank of #4 makes New York University one of the top schools for finance. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 finance students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. More information about a degree in finance from New York University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 502 finance students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $68,338 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full finance program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Delaware landed the #6 spot for finance this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 297 finance degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance program make about $66,889 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,073. Get the full finance details for University Of Delaware

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George Washington University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best finance schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 83 finance degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from George Washington University earn around $73,833 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance from George Washington University

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Rutgers University Newark came in at #8 for finance this year. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 187 finance degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Newark in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance program make about $68,338 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full finance program report for Rutgers University Newark

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American University
Washington, DC

American University earned the #9 position for finance this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 61 finance degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from American University earn around $83,505 in the first couple years of their career. American University graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance from American University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University placed #10 among the best finance schools. Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 161 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $76,720 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full finance program report for Lehigh University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best finance schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 27 finance degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Get the full finance details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #12 spot for finance this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Villanova University awarded about 208 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $82,008. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. See the full finance program report for Villanova University

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Loyola University Baltimore came in at #13 for finance this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Baltimore graduates 79% of students within six years. About 77 finance degrees were awarded at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from Loyola University Baltimore earn around $54,021 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full finance details for Loyola University Baltimore

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #14 for finance this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 512 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $79,686 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,170. More information about a degree in finance from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University landed the #15 spot for finance this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 104 finance students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $80,927. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the finance program at Saint Josephs University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #16 for finance this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 192 finance degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $61,062 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. See the full finance program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #17 for finance this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 843 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $54,991 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. Get the full finance details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Rutgers University Camden came in at #18 for finance this year. Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Rutgers University Camden awarded about 38 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Rutgers University Camden earn a median of $68,338 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in finance from Rutgers University Camden

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University placed #19 among the best finance schools. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 78 finance students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Yeshiva University earn around $52,838 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. Get the full finance details for Yeshiva University

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Suny At Geneseo landed the #20 spot for finance this year. Suny At Geneseo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Geneseo. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 22 finance students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Geneseo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $37,022 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,976. More information about a degree in finance from Suny At Geneseo

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best finance schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 143 finance students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $72,819 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance from Syracuse University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #22 for finance this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 161 finance students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Read more about the finance program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned the #23 position for finance this year. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 68 finance students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey generally make around $48,545. Typical student debt for the program is $24,014. See the full finance program report for Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #24 spot for finance this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 199 finance students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $58,807 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full finance program report for Temple University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University earned the #25 position for finance this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Orange. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 154 finance students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Seton Hall University earn around $75,857 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,808. More information about a degree in finance from Seton Hall University

Rest of the Top 50 Finance Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s finance ranking:

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Excelsior College
Albany, NY
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Siena College
Loudonville, NY
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
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Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 101 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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