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

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$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.

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 Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 159 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.

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

Our analysis found Florida International University to be the most popular school for finance and financial management students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . FIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Miami.

Women make up 42% of the finance majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that finance majors at FIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,773.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 159 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 615 students majoring in finance at UA, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 159 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.

Of the 557 students majoring in finance at Florida State, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular finance and financial management schools in the Southeast Region . UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

Of the 553 students majoring in finance at UofSC, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Georgia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular finance and financial management schools in the Southeast Region . UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.

Women make up 27% of the finance majors at the school.

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

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 447 students majoring in finance at USF Tampa, 69% are male and 31% are female.

Finance majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $22,135 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $154, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Central Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

Women make up 29% of the finance majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from UCF carry an average student debt load of $20,690.

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#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas 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 #8 on the list. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.

Of the 392 students majoring in finance at UARK, 79% are male and 21% are female.

Finance majors at UARK take out an average of $21,980 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 $451.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 28% of the finance majors at the school.

Finance majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $23,303 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 $238.

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#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech 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 #10 on the list. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

Women make up 25% of the finance majors at the school.

On average, finance graduates from Virginia Tech take out $21,776 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $394, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami 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 #11 on the list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.

Of the 275 students majoring in finance at U Miami, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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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#12

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana 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 #12 on the list. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

About 36% of the students majoring in finance at the school are women while 64% are male.

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

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#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lexington.

Of the 267 students majoring in finance at UK, 75% are male and 25% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from UK carry an average student debt load of $21,035. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $480, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

Of the 264 students majoring in finance at Auburn, 72% are male and 28% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, finance graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $21,677. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $937.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 35% of the finance majors at the school.

Finance majors at Georgia State take out an average of $24,719 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 $107.

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#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

With a ranking of #16, Florida Atlantic 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 small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 29% of the finance majors at the school.

On average, finance graduates from FAU take out $21,665 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#17

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 34% 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 $118.

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#18

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi 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. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.

Of the 225 students majoring in finance at Ole Miss, 70% are male and 30% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $613.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 23% of the finance majors at the school.

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

Full Finance & Financial Management at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

#20

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 213 students majoring in finance at Clemson, 77% are male and 23% are female.

The average amount in student loans that finance majors at Clemson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,767.

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#21

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

With a ranking of #21, Kennesaw State 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 suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 27% of the finance majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that finance majors at KSU Georgia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,392.

Full Finance & Financial Management at Kennesaw State University Report

#22

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida 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 #22 on the list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 173 students majoring in finance at UNF, 68% are male and 32% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at UNF accumulate an average of around $20,180 in student debt.

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#23

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

Of the 169 students majoring in finance at GMU, 60% are male and 40% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, finance majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $23,101 in student debt.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
24 Elon University Elon, NC
25 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
26 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
27 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
28 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
29 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
30 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
31 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL

Best Finance & Financial Management Colleges by State

Explore the best finance and financial management schools 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.

  • 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.

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