What Are the Top Schools for a Master's Degree (MBA) in Finance?

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance could lead to a career as a financial analyst, accounting manager, controller or consultant. The following article examines the top three U.S. colleges and universities offering master's degrees in Finance. Schools offering Accounting & Finance degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

#1 University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania offers an MBA in Finance. U.S. News and World Report chose the Wharton School as the country's top-ranked graduate school for business and Finance. Founded in 1881, Wharton is the world's oldest business college, yet it continues to provide students with state-of-the-art technology and facilities. Additionally, the University of Pennsylvania boasts the largest faculty of business schools worldwide, with more than 250 professors.

  • School Address: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 420 Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • School Phone Number: (215) 898-6183

#2 University of Chicago in Illinois

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business confers a Master of Business Administration in Finance. The world's second-oldest business college, the Booth School of Business is ranked the #2 graduate school for business and Finance by U.S. News and World Report and the #1 school for full-time MBA programs by Business Week. It has campuses on three continents, with more than 42,000 alumni. Six Booth School of Business faculty members have won Nobel Prizes.

  • School Address: University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 5807 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
  • School Phone Number: (773) 702-7743

#3 New York University in New York, NY

New York University's (NYU) Leonard N. Stern School of Business, which offers an MBA with a specialization in Finance, was ranked third by U.S. News and World Report for its graduate programs in business and Finance. NYU business school graduates earn an average starting salary of $100,857. Additionally, NYU is located near one-quarter of the country's Fortune 500 company headquarters, providing students an opportunity to learn from top professionals and establish relationships with nearby alumni mentors.

  • School Address: Leonard N. Stern School of Business, 44 West Fourth Street, New York, NY 10012
  • School Phone Number: (212) 998-0100

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