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2026 Best Finance & Financial Management Schools in Connecticut

11 Colleges in the United States
932 Finance & Financial Management Degrees Awarded
$52,918 Avg Early-Career Salary

Finance & Financial Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for finance & financial management students.

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Best Schools for Finance & Financial Management in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall finance & financial management education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Finance & Financial Management

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in finance & financial management. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Connecticut awarded about 299 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $67,009. Typical student debt for the program is $20,399. Get the full finance & financial management details for University Of Connecticut

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

A rank of #2 makes Fairfield University one of the top schools for finance & financial management. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fairfield University awarded about 202 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $62,952. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full finance & financial management program report for Fairfield University

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Students looking for a strong finance & financial management program will find one at Quinnipiac University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 101 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Quinnipiac University earn around $51,589 in the first couple years of their career. Quinnipiac University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Quinnipiac University

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Capital Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in finance & financial management, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. About 20 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Capital Community College earn around $43,086 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. Get the full finance & financial management details for Capital Community College

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Students looking for a strong finance & financial management program will find one at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Sacred Heart University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 99 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Sacred Heart University in the most recent year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $56,081 early in their careers. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for Sacred Heart University

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Southern Connecticut State University placed #6 among the best finance & financial management schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Southern Connecticut State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete this degree. Get the full finance & financial management details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best finance & financial management schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 80 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, finance & financial management degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $51,282. Typical student debt for the program is $20,348. Get the full finance & financial management details for Central Connecticut State University

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford earned the #8 position for finance & financial management this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hartford awarded about 29 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $54,098 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance & financial management program at University Of Hartford

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University placed #9 among the best finance & financial management schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Waterbury. Post University graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 finance & financial management students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Post University earn a median of $55,402 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $33,812 to complete this degree. Read more about the finance & financial management program at Post University

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Western Connecticut State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best finance & financial management schools. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their finance & financial management degree from Western Connecticut State University earn around $46,470 in the first couple years of their career. Western Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for Western Connecticut State University

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Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #11 position for finance & financial management this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 20 finance & financial management degrees in the most recent data year. Finance & Financial Management graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $43,250 early in their careers. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full finance & financial management program report for Eastern Connecticut State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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