by our College Data Analytics TeamFinance 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 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best finance schools.
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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.
University Of Maine is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in finance. This large public university is located in the suburb of Orono. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 66 finance degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Finance graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $52,876 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,520. Read more about the finance program at University Of Maine
University Of Southern Maine came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best finance schools. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern Maine awarded about 24 finance degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance program make about $47,393 in their early career. University Of Southern Maine graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full finance program report for University Of Southern Maine
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
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