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2027 Best Finance Schools in the New England Region

48 Colleges in the United States
3,819 Finance Degrees Awarded
$58,915 Avg Early-Career Salary

Finance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 48 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best finance schools.

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Best Schools for Finance in the New England 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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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

No school ranked higher than Boston College this year for finance. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 271 finance students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $99,887 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Read more about the finance program at Boston College

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 128 finance degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Finance graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $111,894 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance from Harvard University

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in finance, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 229 finance students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $67,009 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,399. Get the full finance details for University Of Connecticut

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in finance, ranking #4. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. About 383 finance degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Finance graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $68,920 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full finance program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Northeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 finance students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $119,202 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $38,115. See the full finance program report for Northeastern University

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Bentley University earned the #6 position for finance this year. Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Bentley University awarded about 382 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $74,410 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance program at Bentley University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University earned the #7 position for finance this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 221 finance degrees were awarded at Fairfield University in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from Fairfield University earn around $62,952 in the first couple years of their career. Fairfield University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full finance program report for Fairfield University

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College came in at #8 for finance this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. Providence College awarded about 167 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Providence College earn around $64,427 in the first couple years of their career. Providence College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full finance program report for Providence College

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #9 for finance this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. About 115 finance degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $50,529 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,620. See the full finance program report for University Of Rhode Island

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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University came in at #10 for finance this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Smithfield. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 172 finance students who graduated with this degree at Bryant University in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Bryant University earn a median of $61,993 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,953. More information about a degree in finance from Bryant University

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Capital Community College came in at #11 for finance this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Capital Community College awarded about 54 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Capital Community College earn around $43,086 in the first couple years of their career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. See the full finance program report for Capital Community College

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Bunker Hill Community College earned the #12 position for finance this year. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 21 finance students who graduated with this degree at Bunker Hill Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College generally make around $51,782. Typical student debt for the program is $11,893. Get the full finance details for Bunker Hill Community College

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College placed #13 among the best finance schools. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 finance students who graduated with this degree at Merrimack College in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. Merrimack College graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. Read more about the finance program at Merrimack College

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Quinnipiac University came in at #14 for finance this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hamden. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 112 finance students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $51,589 early in their careers. Quinnipiac University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full finance details for Quinnipiac University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College came in at #15 for finance this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Beverly. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 34 finance students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $62,878 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full finance details for Endicott College

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Sacred Heart University came in at #16 for finance this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 118 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Sacred Heart University earn around $56,081 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full finance details for Sacred Heart University

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Western New England University landed the #17 spot for finance this year. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Western New England University graduates 64% of students within six years. Western New England University awarded about 36 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Western New England University generally make around $54,474. Typical student debt for the program is $21,375. See the full finance program report for Western New England University

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Fitchburg State University came in at #18 for finance this year. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 27 finance degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance degree from Fitchburg State University earn around $48,965 in the first couple years of their career. Fitchburg State University graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. Read more about the finance program at Fitchburg State University

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Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best finance schools. Set in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Gordon College awarded about 11 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $37,097 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete this degree. Get the full finance details for Gordon College

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #20 for finance this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 finance students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $50,876 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Get the full finance details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #21 for finance this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 78 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $51,282 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,348 to complete this degree. Get the full finance details for Central Connecticut State University

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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College landed the #22 spot for finance this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 finance degrees were awarded at Saint Anselm College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Saint Anselm College generally make around $62,821. Saint Anselm College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance from Saint Anselm College

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College earned the #23 position for finance this year. Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 54 finance students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill College in the most recent data year. Finance graduates of Stonehill College earn a median of $58,832 early in their careers. Stonehill College graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance from Stonehill College

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA

Assumption College came in at #24 for finance this year. Assumption College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Assumption College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 finance students who graduated with this degree at Assumption College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Assumption College generally make around $50,914. Typical student debt for the program is $26,995. Get the full finance details for Assumption College

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Salve Regina University placed #25 among the best finance schools. Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 31 finance students who graduated with this degree at Salve Regina University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance degree from Salve Regina University earn around $66,034 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the finance program at Salve Regina University

Rest of the Top 48 Finance Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong finance education:

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
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Husson University
Bangor, ME
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Nichols College
Dudley, MA
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Post University
Waterbury, CT
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Thomas College
Waterville, ME
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

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