2026 Best Value Finance Financial Management Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Finance Financial Management doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 953 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Finance Financial Management Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro this year in the United States. Set in San Juan, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Students borrow a median of $13,190 to complete their Finance Financial Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,821. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro report
Out of the 953 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #2 spot. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,454 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants. More on Texas Tech University
Capella University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Finance Financial Management ranking in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400. Graduates carry a median of $35,998 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,189. That is a strong return on a $35,998 median debt. Get the full Capella University report
Kansas State University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Finance Financial Management ranking in the United States. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans. Median earnings reach $57,262 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kansas State University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Boston College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Finance Financial Management ranking in the United States. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. The median Finance Financial Management program debt is $18,000. Boston College alumni report median earnings of $103,937 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston College has an acceptance rate of 16%. Read the full report on Boston College
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. The median Finance Financial Management program debt is $12,865. Median earnings reach $111,371 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,865 median debt. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Northwestern University placed #7 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. The median Finance Financial Management program debt is $16,616. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $89,363. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern University admits about 8% of applicants. Read more about Northwestern University
Washington State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Set in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Washington State University Finance Financial Management students take on a median of $19,762 in debt. Washington State University alumni report median earnings of $68,905 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Washington State University
Georgia State University placed #9 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. Based in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,384. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Georgia State University
The University Of Alabama offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Tuscaloosa, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. The University Of Alabama Finance Financial Management students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $59,221 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted. See the full The University Of Alabama profile
University Of Connecticut offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,399 to complete their Finance Financial Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,997. That is a strong return on a $20,399 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #12 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. The median Finance Financial Management program debt is $21,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,131. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. More on The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Boise State University placed #13 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. See the full Boise State University profile
Briar Cliff University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Briar Cliff University
Columbia College Missouri came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Columbia College Missouri report
Dordt College
Dordt College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Dordt College
Huntington University placed #17 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. Read more about Huntington University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Saint John Fisher College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Saint John Fisher College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Finance Financial Management schools. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Westfield State University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Westfield State University report
Baldwin Wallace College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Baldwin Wallace College profile
Concordia University Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Concordia University Chicago profile
Juniata College
Juniata College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Juniata College report
Lincoln University California placed #25 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. See the full Lincoln University California profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Finance Financial Management Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Salt Lake Community College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Salt Lake Community College
Yeshiva University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Yeshiva University
York College Pennsylvania landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on York College Pennsylvania
Bellevue University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. See the full Bellevue University profile
Bethune Cookman University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bethune Cookman University
Cleveland State University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Cleveland State University
Davenport University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Davenport University profile
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
Louisiana Tech University came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. See the full Louisiana Tech University profile
Ottawa University Ottawa placed #35 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. Read more about Ottawa University Ottawa
Tennessee Technological University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Tennessee Technological University report
University Of Kansas ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Finance Financial Management schools. Get the full University Of Kansas report
Grand Valley State University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Grand Valley State University
Macomb Community College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Macomb Community College
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Loyola University Chicago came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Loyola University Chicago report
Loyola University New Orleans came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Loyola University New Orleans report
Marquette University placed #43 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. Read more about Marquette University
Nazareth College
Nazareth College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Nazareth College
Niagara University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Finance Financial Management schools. See the full Niagara University profile
Northern Arizona University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Finance Financial Management schools. More on Northern Arizona University
Regis University
Regis University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Regis University report
Ursinus College
Ursinus College landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ursinus College
Columbus State Community College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Columbus State Community College report
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania placed #50 among the best-value Finance Financial Management schools in the United States. Read more about Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania
Related Finance Financial Management Value Rankings
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- Best Value Finance Financial Management Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Value Finance Financial Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Finance Financial Management Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Finance Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Finance Financial Management Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Finance Financial Management Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 953 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).