2023 Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, finance and financial management was ranked #14 in the country. In fact 57,778 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 128 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Finance & Financial Management program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the finance bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Baruch College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of New York, Baruch is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 1,006 students majoring in finance at Baruch, 65% are male and 35% are female.
The average amount in student loans that finance majors at Baruch take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,601.
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Out of the 128 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.
About 30% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 70% are male.
The average amount in student loans that finance majors at UMCP take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,986. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $403.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular finance and financial management schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 381 students majoring in finance at Rutgers New Brunswick, 69% are male and 31% are female.
The average amount in student loans that finance majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,224. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $273.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Of the 353 students majoring in finance at UPenn, 65% are male and 35% are female.
Finance majors at UPenn take out an average of $13,919 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $397, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular finance and financial management schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.
About 22% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 78% are male.
Finance majors at Temple take out an average of $23,412 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 $436.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Delaware did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
Women make up 27% of the finance majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from UD carry an average student debt load of $20,962. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $720, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Villanova University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
About 28% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 72% are male.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $621.
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Syracuse University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
About 31% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 69% are male.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $591, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for finance and financial management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 27% of the finance majors at the school.
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Rutgers University - Newark came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 41% of the finance majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from Rutgers Newark carry an average student debt load of $22,224. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $273.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree finance and financial management programs. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
Of the 211 students majoring in finance at Pitt, 75% are male and 25% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at Pitt accumulate an average of around $22,123 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $504.
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Lehigh University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lehigh is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.
Women make up 35% of the finance majors at the school.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $608, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #13, Fordham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx.
About 26% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 75% are male.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $510.
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With a ranking of #14, Georgetown University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for finance and financial management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 25% of the finance majors at the school.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $988, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Rowan University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree finance and financial management programs. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 21% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 79% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at Rowan accumulate an average of around $22,659 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $305.
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George Washington University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 38% of the finance majors at the school.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $626.
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Seton Hall University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 80% are male.
Finance majors at Seton Hall take out an average of $21,101 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $552, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for finance and financial management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
About 25% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 75% are male.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $537.
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Pace University - New York ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 31% of the finance majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at Pace University accumulate an average of around $22,255 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $518.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD |
| 21 | Saint Joseph’s University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 22 | Binghamton University | Vestal, NY |
| 23 | Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 24 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 25 | American University | Washington, DC |
| 25 | Queens College | Queens, NY |
Best Finance & Financial Management Colleges by State
Explore the best finance and financial management colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,966 |
| New York | 3,340 |
| Maryland | 729 |
| New Jersey | 1,383 |
| District of Columbia | 722 |
| Delaware | 476 |
Majors Related to Finance
Finance & Financial Management is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 26 schools only.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.