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2027 Best Finance & Financial Management Schools in the The Plains States Region

60 Colleges in the United States
4,298 Finance & Financial Management Degrees Awarded
$53,716 Avg Early-Career Salary

Finance & Financial Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 60 schools to find the best for finance & financial management students.

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Best Schools for Finance & Financial Management in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall finance & financial management education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Finance & Financial Management

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No school ranked higher than Washington University In St Louis this year for finance & financial management. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 185 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $102,814 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 298 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $69,094 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance & financial management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 170 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in finance & financial management, ranking #4. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 538 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $59,965. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $23,165 in student loans. Read more about the finance & financial management program at University Of Iowa

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Saint Louis University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance & financial management, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates 80% of students within six years. About 70 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $60,055 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,268. See the full finance & financial management program report for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas earned the #6 position for finance & financial management this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 211 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $57,884 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,354. Read more about the finance & financial management program at University Of Kansas

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned the #7 position for finance & financial management this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 146 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $66,006 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,250. Read more about the finance & financial management program at University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #8 spot for finance & financial management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 190 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $55,979. Students borrow a median of $19,650 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance & financial management program at University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #9 for finance & financial management this year. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. About 49% of students finish within six years. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 77 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $48,906 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Iowa State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Iowa State University awarded about 266 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Iowa State University earn around $56,974 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. Get the full finance & financial management details for Iowa State University

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Creighton University earned the #11 position for finance & financial management this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. About 83% of students finish within six years. Creighton University awarded about 154 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $81,460 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,975 to complete this degree. See the full finance & financial management program report for Creighton University

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University landed the #12 spot for finance & financial management this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 29 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Drake University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Drake University generally make around $62,049. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full finance & financial management details for Drake University

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University Of Northern Iowa placed #13 among the best finance & financial management schools. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 82 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $52,759 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Get the full finance & financial management details for University Of Northern Iowa

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University came in at #14 for finance & financial management this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Collegeville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Saint Johns University awarded about 11 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Saint Johns University earn around $47,238 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,646. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Saint Johns University

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Kansas State University placed #15 among the best finance & financial management schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 266 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $54,509 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,990. See the full finance & financial management program report for Kansas State University

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Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #16 for finance & financial management this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. Concordia College At Moorhead graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Concordia College At Moorhead in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Concordia College At Moorhead earn a median of $59,104 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,637 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Concordia College At Moorhead

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University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #17 among the best finance & financial management schools. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 98 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $51,953 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University earned the #18 position for finance & financial management this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 11 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Hamline University in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $48,679 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,530. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Hamline University

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Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 94 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $51,248 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,233 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Minnesota State University Mankato

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North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #20 spot for finance & financial management this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fargo. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 151 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $53,163 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,542. Read more about the finance & financial management program at North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Augustana College South Dakota ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best finance & financial management schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Augustana College South Dakota in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Augustana College South Dakota earn a median of $50,088 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,217 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Augustana College South Dakota

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Winona State University placed #22 among the best finance & financial management schools. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Winona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Winona State University earn around $52,188 in the first couple years of their career. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $23,167 in student loans. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Winona State University

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Northwestern College Minnesota earned the #23 position for finance & financial management this year. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Northwestern College Minnesota earn a median of $44,857 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,505 to complete this degree. See the full finance & financial management program report for Northwestern College Minnesota

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #24 spot for finance & financial management this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 21 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the finance & financial management program make about $67,909 in their early career. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. More information about a degree in finance & financial management from Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #25 spot for finance & financial management this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. Metropolitan Community College Area graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans. Get the full finance & financial management details for Metropolitan Community College Area

Rest of the Top 50 Finance & Financial Management Schools

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

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Loras College
Dubuque, IA
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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
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Park University
Parkville, MO
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

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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 · 60 schools evaluated.

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