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2027 Best Finance & Financial Management Schools in Pennsylvania

34 Colleges in the United States
2,397 Finance & Financial Management Degrees Awarded
$59,880 Avg Early-Career Salary

Finance & Financial Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their finance & financial management programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools to find the best for finance & financial management students.

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Best Schools for Finance & Financial Management in Pennsylvania

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 & financial management degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Finance & Financial Management

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Our analysis ranked Lehigh University the best school in the country for a degree in finance & financial management. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lehigh University awarded about 162 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $76,720 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Lehigh University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

A rank of #2 makes Villanova University one of the top schools for finance & financial management. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 208 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management 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 & financial management program report for Villanova University

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A rank of #3 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the top schools for finance & financial management. 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%. There were roughly 513 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $79,686 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,170. Get the full finance & financial management details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance & financial management, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 134 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $80,927 in their early career. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Saint Josephs University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 192 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $61,062. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #6 among the best finance & financial management schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 161 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Read more about the finance & financial management program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University earned the #7 position for finance & financial management this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 209 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Temple University earn around $58,807 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Temple University

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Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College placed #8 among the best finance & financial management schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Collegeville. About 73% of students finish within six years. About 26 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Ursinus College in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Ursinus College earn around $36,805 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full finance & financial management program report for Ursinus College

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University Of Scranton ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Scranton. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Scranton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from University Of Scranton earn around $67,468 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full finance & financial management program report for University Of Scranton

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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College came in at #10 for finance & financial management this year. Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Allentown. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 32 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Muhlenberg College in the most recent year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Muhlenberg College earn a median of $61,304 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Muhlenberg College

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #11 for finance & financial management this year. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 111 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $68,552 in their early career. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates carry a median of $26,170 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah College placed #12 among the best finance & financial management schools. Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Messiah College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Messiah College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $48,957 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,195. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Messiah College

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Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University came in at #13 for finance & financial management this year. Set in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Susquehanna University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Susquehanna University generally make around $57,855. Susquehanna University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Susquehanna University

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University earned the #14 position for finance & financial management this year. La Salle University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at La Salle University in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $70,237 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from La Salle University

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington earned the #15 position for finance & financial management this year. Set in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 52 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington generally make around $68,552. Typical student debt for the program is $25,375. See the full finance & financial management program report for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College earned the #16 position for finance & financial management this year. Set in the suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College is a mid-sized public institution. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College graduates 44% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College awarded about 54 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College earn a median of $68,552 early in their careers. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College graduates carry a median of $26,170 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College

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Thomas Jefferson University placed #17 among the best finance & financial management schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 13 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256. See the full finance & financial management program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Middletown. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg awarded about 28 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg generally make around $68,552. Students borrow a median of $25,375 to complete this degree. Get the full finance & financial management details for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University placed #19 among the best finance & financial management schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moon Township. About 66% of students finish within six years. Robert Morris University awarded about 53 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $50,728 in their early career. Robert Morris University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Robert Morris University

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Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Grove City College came in at #20 for finance & financial management this year. Set in the town of Grove City, Grove City College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Grove City College in the most recent data year. See the full finance & financial management program report for Grove City College

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Gannon University placed #21 among the best finance & financial management schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Erie. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Gannon University in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $73,658 early in their careers. Gannon University graduates carry a median of $26,934 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for Gannon University

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Alvernia University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. Alvernia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Reading. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 12 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Alvernia University in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Alvernia University earn a median of $53,960 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,900 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Alvernia University

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Saint Francis University landed the #23 spot for finance & financial management this year. Set in the rural area of Loretto, Saint Francis University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Francis University awarded about 14 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Saint Francis University generally make around $63,097. Saint Francis University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full finance & financial management details for Saint Francis University

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Widener University Main Campus earned the #24 position for finance & financial management this year. Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Widener University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Widener University Main Campus generally make around $62,672. Widener University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,980 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Widener University Main Campus

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York College Pennsylvania placed #25 among the best finance & financial management schools. York College Pennsylvania is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 14 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at York College Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $46,890 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,812 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from York College Pennsylvania

Rest of the Top 34 Finance & Financial Management Schools

These schools also placed among the best for finance & financial management this year:

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Desales University
Center Valley, PA
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Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 34 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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