2026 Best Investments and Securities Schools in Massachusetts

Investments and Securities 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for investments and securities students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Investments and Securities Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for Investments and Securities in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall investments and securities education in Massachusetts.

Top Schools in Investments and Securities

1

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

51 Investments and Securities Degrees Awarded

$111,894 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 school for investments and securities. 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. Harvard University awarded about 51 investments and securities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, investments and securities degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $111,894. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read more about the investments and securities program at Harvard University

2

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

63 Investments and Securities Degrees Awarded

$50,506 Median Starting Salary

Merrimack College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in investments and securities, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 63 investments and securities degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Investments And Securities graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. Read more about the investments and securities program at Merrimack College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.