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#1

#1 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$50,995

#2

#2 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 526 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Management Science, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$61,080

#3

#3 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$57,548

#4

#4 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$59,380

#5

#5 Best College for Public Finance in the U.S.

George Washington University
Washington, DC

At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,360–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$57,419

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About Public Finance

Public Finance programs prepare individuals to manage the financial assets and budgets of public sector organizations. Includes instruction in public trusts and investments; the laws and procedures used to plan, prepare and administer public agency budgets; and the preparation and analysis of public budget projections and policies.

While Public Finance has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Public Finance all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Virginia. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Finance is $39,100.

Popularity of Public Finance Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Public Finance majors include Financial Managers, Financial Risk Specialists and Financial and Investment Analysts. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Public Finance can prepare you for are Financial Managers, Financial and Investment Analysts and Business Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Finance majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public Finance majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
6
Female Students
3 (50%)
Male Students
3 (50%)

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