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2023 Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

145 Colleges
$49,719 Avg Salary
$24,551 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree School for You

Finance & Financial Management is the #14 most popular major in the country with 57,778 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 145 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 15% Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Wake Forest University the best school in the Southeast Region for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $21,776 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $394, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Elon University

Elon, NC

Out of the 145 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $987, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best finance and financial management schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $20,280 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $548, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

Finance majors at UGA take out an average of $19,298 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for finance and financial management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $118.

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Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #7 on this year’s Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

On average, finance graduates from Tulane take out $20,164 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $626.

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#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami ranked #8 on this year’s Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.

On average, finance graduates from U Miami take out $14,960 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $438.

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#9

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree finance and financial management programs. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Finance majors at Clemson take out an average of $19,767 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Finance majors at UofSC take out an average of $20,848 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $574, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

With a ranking of #11, Wofford College did quite well on this year’s best schools for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from Florida State carry an average student debtload of $18,893. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $167.

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree finance and financial management programs. The Citadel is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.

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#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $21,980 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $451.

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#15

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

On average, finance graduates from Auburn take out $21,677 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $937.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debtload of $22,108. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $438.

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#17

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.

The average amount in student loans that finance majors at ECU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,154. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $250, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama ranked #18 on this year’s Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $812.

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#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for finance and financial management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

On average, finance graduates from UK take out $21,035 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $480, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Finance & Financial Management at University of Kentucky Report

#20

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for finance and financial management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the distant town of Siloam Springs, JBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#21

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Finance & Financial Management students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
22 Belmont University Nashville, TN
23 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
24 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
25 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
26 University of Mississippi University, MS
27 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
28 Berry College Mount Berry, GA
29 Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC

Best Finance & Financial Management Colleges by State

Explore the best finance and financial management colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,368
Virginia 929
North Carolina 1,303
Florida 3,990
Tennessee 675
Kentucky 532
South Carolina 993
Louisiana 910
Arkansas 638
Alabama 1,276
Mississippi 396
West Virginia 206

One of 21 majors within the area of study, finance and financial management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Dave Dugdale.

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