by our College Data Analytics Team
[Finance Financial Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their finance financial management graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 51 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying finance financial management schools.
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Below are the schools whose finance financial management graduates go on to earn the most.
Trinity University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career finance financial management graduates from Trinity University make a median of around $105,372 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in finance financial management will find them at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Finance Financial Management graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of about $131,515 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in finance financial management, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Finance Financial Management graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of about $116,432 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in finance financial management will find them at Texas Christian University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Texas Christian University typically earn about $112,562 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in finance financial management will find them at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #5. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Finance Financial Management graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $100,030 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arizona came in at #6 for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Students who complete the finance financial management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $106,340.
Baylor University landed the #7 spot for finance financial management salaries this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Baylor University typically earn about $98,333 annually.
Texas A And M University Kingsville landed the #8 spot for finance financial management salaries this year. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public school located in the town of Kingsville. Finance Financial Management graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of about $79,209 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #9 for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the finance financial management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,608.
Arizona State University came in at #10 for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $90,586 annually.
University Of Tulsa earned the #11 position for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from University Of Tulsa typically earn about $85,797 annually.
Texas Tech University earned the #12 position for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $92,415 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for finance financial management. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas typically earn about $81,869 annually.
Abilene Christian University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for finance financial management. Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Early-career finance financial management graduates from Abilene Christian University make a median of around $93,291 per year.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Stillwater. Students who complete the finance financial management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,818.
Northern Arizona University came in at #16 for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Northern Arizona University typically earn about $78,835 annually.
University Of North Texas earned the #17 position for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. Early-career finance financial management graduates from University Of North Texas make a median of around $78,441 per year.
University Of Houston landed the #18 spot for finance financial management salaries this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Early-career finance financial management graduates from University Of Houston make a median of around $80,588 per year.
Grand Canyon University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Early-career finance financial management graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $80,158 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos typically earn about $80,518 annually.
Saint Edwards University came in at #21 for finance financial management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career finance financial management graduates from Saint Edwards University make a median of around $72,576 per year.
St Marys University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools. St Marys University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from St Marys University typically earn about $83,119 annually.
Sam Houston State University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for finance financial management. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. After graduating, finance financial management degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $72,461 annually.
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Finance Financial Management graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $70,757 a year early in their careers.
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying finance financial management schools. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Early-career finance financial management graduates from Stephen F Austin State University make a median of around $70,731 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid finance financial management ranking:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their finance financial management graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 51 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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