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Best Colleges for Finance in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Finance degree in Massachusetts, led by Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Finance programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Finance in Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Boston College is the top-ranked college for Finance in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

What are the best Finance schools?

The best Finance schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Finance?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Finance programs is approximately $48,488 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Finance degree?

A bachelor's degree in Finance typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Finance rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Finance graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Finance programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $79,681 per year. Below are the highest-paying Finance programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

• Bentley University — Waltham, MA · $120,959/yr (rank #1)
• Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · $103,937/yr (rank #2)
• Northeastern University — Boston, MA · $92,538/yr (rank #3)
• Boston University — Boston, MA · $83,238/yr (rank #4)
• Stonehill College — Easton, MA · $77,745/yr (rank #5)

1. 1. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
2. 2. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
3. 3. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
4. 4. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
5. 5. Bentley University — Waltham, MA · 45.1% acceptance · SAT 1,352 · $61,000 tuition · 87% grad rate
6. 6. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — North Dartmouth, MA · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $32,567 tuition · 52% grad rate
7. 7. Stonehill College — Easton, MA · 66.3% acceptance · $57,490 tuition · 76% grad rate
8. 8. Endicott College — Beverly, MA · 71.2% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $40,650 tuition · 76% grad rate
9. 9. Suffolk University — Boston, MA · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,216 · $47,550 tuition · 61% grad rate
10. 10. Gordon College — Wenham, MA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,265 · $30,700 tuition · 69% grad rate
11. 11. Framingham State University — Framingham, MA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $18,000 tuition · 48% grad rate

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