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Best Colleges for Finance in New York

The best colleges for a Finance degree in New York, led by New York University, Cornell University and Fordham 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 New York?

Based on our rankings, New York University is the top-ranked college for Finance in New York. Other top choices include Cornell University, Fordham University, University of Rochester.

What are the best Finance schools?

The best Finance schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are New York University, Cornell University, Fordham 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 $41,079 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 $80,030 per year. Below are the highest-paying Finance programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  2. 2. Cornell University — Ithaca, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,535 · $69,314 tuition · 95% grad rate
  3. 3. Fordham University — Bronx, NY · 59.3% acceptance · SAT 1,418 · $64,915 tuition · 82% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  5. 5. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. Binghamton University — Vestal, NY · 38.6% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $30,447 tuition · 82% grad rate
  7. 7. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — New York, NY · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,414 tuition · 72% grad rate
  8. 8. Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY · 66.9% acceptance · SAT 1,383 · $59,274 tuition · 70% grad rate
  9. 9. CUNY Brooklyn College — Brooklyn, NY · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,140 · $15,402 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Siena College — Loudonville, NY · 69% acceptance · SAT 1,254 · $46,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. Hofstra University — Hempstead, NY · 68.1% acceptance · SAT 1,319 · $57,660 tuition · 69% grad rate
  12. 12. St. John Fisher University — Rochester, NY · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $41,190 tuition · 74% grad rate
  13. 13. SUNY Brockport — Brockport, NY · 70.7% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $15,822 tuition · 55% grad rate
  14. 14. State University of New York at Oswego — Oswego, NY · 80.6% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $18,735 tuition · 60% grad rate
  15. 15. CUNY Queens College — Queens, NY · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $15,488 tuition · 53% grad rate
  16. 16. Le Moyne College — Syracuse, NY · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,255 · $40,330 tuition · 73% grad rate
  17. 17. Canisius University — Buffalo, NY · 72.4% acceptance · $34,500 tuition · 66% grad rate
  18. 18. State University of New York at Plattsburgh — Plattsburgh, NY · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,165 · $18,945 tuition · 59% grad rate

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