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Old Dominion University charges just $14,170 net price for Finance and Financial Management Services, nearly half the cost of Hampton University at $32,145. Virginia Tech graduates earn the highest median income at $61,714, while James Madison achieves an 80.90% graduation rate with $67,380 earnings. The state's proximity to federal agencies and defense contractors like Northrop Grumman creates strong demand for financial professionals across the Commonwealth's nine programs.
9
Programs
$14,170 – $32,145
Net Price Range
$56,122
Avg. Program Earnings
58.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Finance and Financial Management Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,170 $12,262 44.4% 95.1%
2 $16,640 $12,286 49.6% 93.3%
3 $18,287 $13,815 69.3% 90.0%
4 $19,452 $16,458 65.4% 91.0%
5 $19,580 $14,880 41.3% 80.6%
6 $21,816 $13,576 80.9% 78.3%
7 $22,085 $38,320 28.9% 84.3%
8 $23,790 $15,478 86.3% 57.0%
9 $32,145 $29,162 55.7% 74.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $18,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public universities like Old Dominion ($14,170) and Radford ($16,640) offer significantly lower costs than private institutions. Hampton University costs $32,145, reflecting the typical premium for private education despite Virginia's VTAG grant assistance for private college students.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Virginia?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with Virginia Tech at 86.30% and James Madison at 80.90%. However, Old Dominion achieves a respectable 44.40% graduation rate at the lowest cost, while Ferrum College struggles with just 28.90% despite charging $22,085.

Does location within Virginia affect finance graduate earnings?

James Madison graduates in Harrisonburg earn the highest median income at $67,380, followed by Virginia Tech at $61,714. Northern Virginia schools like George Mason benefit from proximity to federal agencies and defense contractors, with graduates earning $58,057 median income.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.