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Best Colleges for Finance in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Finance degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University and Carnegie Mellon 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 Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Finance in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Villanova University, Carnegie Mellon University, Lehigh University.

What are the best Finance schools?

The best Finance schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Carnegie Mellon 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 $44,686 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 $84,403 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. University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  3. 3. Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA · 11.7% acceptance · SAT 1,546 · $66,246 tuition · 94% grad rate
  4. 4. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  5. 5. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  10. 10. Muhlenberg College — Allentown, PA · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,343 · $62,805 tuition · 82% grad rate
  11. 11. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  12. 12. Gannon University — Erie, PA · 74.2% acceptance · $40,656 tuition · 66% grad rate
  13. 13. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus — Indiana, PA · 90.8% acceptance · SAT 1,082 · $16,297 tuition · 56% grad rate
  14. 14. Immaculata University — Immaculata, PA · 85.8% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $29,330 tuition · 71% grad rate
  15. 15. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — Slippery Rock, PA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,095 · $14,676 tuition · 66% grad rate
  16. 16. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — Shippensburg, PA · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $15,974 tuition · 56% grad rate

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