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MBA Programs in Corporate Finance
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

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$43,473

Average Tuition – Corporate Finance MBA Programs

$83,939

Average Starting Salary – Corporate Finance MBA Programs

571

Average GMAT Scores – Corporate Finance MBA Programs

178%

Average ROI – Finance MBA Programs

Executive Summary for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance MBA Programs

The ranking team at MBAGuide.org, evaluated 374 Corporate Finance MBA programs. Here is a summary of our comprehensive findings. Explore the details about the Corporate Finance MBA, compare schools, find states and cities where the degree is offered.

  • Starting salary for new MBA graduates in Corporate Finance is between $42,450 and $182,272 with an average of $83,939.
  • Campus tuition in for Corporate Finance MBAs ranges between $7,458 to $167,393, with an average total tuition cost of $43,473
  • ROI for campus MBA programs in Corporate Finance ranges between -40% to 906%, with an average ROI return of 178%
  • A GMAT score between 370 and 737 with an average of 571 is needed for acceptance into an MBA program in Corporate Finance.
  • There are 374 campus and 298 online MBA Corporate Finance Programs.
  • Average student enrollment varies between 2 and 3,836 with an overall average of 304.
  • Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA programs offering a Corporate Finance concentration varies between 2:1 and 63:1 with an average of 17:1 students.
  • 372 MBA programs in Corporate Finance are ranked by the following institutions MBAGuide: 346, US News: 73, Forbes: 59, BW: 65, FT: 39 and Economist: 38.
  1. Comprehensive comparisons, data and analysis – MBAGuide conducted an in-depth analysis of 374 AACSB-accredited campus MBA programs in Corporate Finance to find the top programs in the country.
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  3. Detailed school profiles of Corporate Finance MBA programs their strengths, faculty expertise, alumni networks to help align your program choice

Best 10 MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

The University of Texas at Dallas

Naveen Jindal School of Management

Location:

  • Richardson

,

  • TX

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $45,000
  • Graduate Salary: $123,163
  • Graduate ROI: 243%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 689
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 21:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 11,097

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 21
  • Accounting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 1
  • Online Rank: 1
  • Best in:

Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis

Kelley School of Business

Location:

  • Bloomington

,

  • IN

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $29,573
  • Graduate Salary: $136,352
  • Graduate ROI: 124%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 685
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 15:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 14,011

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • Concentrations: 13
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Management
  • Other
  • Taxation
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 2
  • Online Rank: 2
  • Best in:

University of Washington

Michael G. Foster School of Business

Location:

  • Seattle

,

  • WA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $76,890
  • Graduate Salary: $151,322
  • Graduate ROI: 97%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 703
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 14:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 3,211

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 15
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 4
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wisconsin School of Business

Location:

  • Madison

,

  • WI

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $55,575
  • Graduate Salary: $118,983
  • Graduate ROI: 114%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 665
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 4,414

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 21
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Arts
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Other
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 5
  • Online Rank: 3
  • Best in:

Brigham Young University

Marriott School of Management

Location:

  • Provo

,

  • UT

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $58,544
  • Graduate Salary: $119,281
  • Graduate ROI: 104%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 677
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 3,875

Degree Level(s):

  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Other
  • Public Administration
  • Science and Technology
  • Supply Chain
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 8
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

Michigan State University

The Eli Broad College of Business

Location:

  • East Lansing

,

  • MI

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $34,564
  • Graduate Salary: $119,539
  • Graduate ROI: 246%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 680
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 22:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 5,115

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 9
  • Online Rank: 5
  • Best in:

The University of Georgia

Terry College of Business

Location:

  • Athens

,

  • GA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $30,606
  • Graduate Salary: $120,510
  • Graduate ROI: 294%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 672
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 24:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 9,895

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 20
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Arts
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 10
  • Online Rank: 6
  • Best in:

University of South Carolina

Darla Moore School of Business

Location:

  • Columbia

,

  • SC

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $26,485
  • Graduate Salary: $97,819
  • Graduate ROI: 269%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 670
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 17:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 6,369

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 19
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 11
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Best in:

University of Massachusetts Boston

College of Management

Location:

  • Boston

,

  • MA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $19,499
  • Graduate Salary: $124,277
  • Graduate ROI: 537%
  • GMAT Required: No
  • Avg. GMAT: 683
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 16:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 2,664

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 7
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 2
  • State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 12
  • Online Rank: 7
  • Best in:

University of Virginia-McIntire

McIntire School of Commerce

Location:

  • Charlottesville

,

  • VA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $151,200
  • Graduate Salary: $157,090
  • Graduate ROI: 4%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 720
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 6:1
  • Business School Enrollment: 1,062

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Public Administration
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 13
  • Online Rank: 15
  • Best in:

Interactive Table of the Best Ranked MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Corporate Finance MBA programs by RankSchool NameROITuitionAverage Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Corporate Finance. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
2 Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis 124.00% $29,573 $136,352INYes
3 University of Washington 97.00% $76,890 $151,322WANo
4 University of Wisconsin-Madison 114.00% $55,575 $118,983WIYes
5 Brigham Young University 104.00% $58,544 $119,281UTNo
6 Michigan State University 246.00% $34,564 $119,539MIYes
7 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
8 University of South Carolina 269.00% $26,485 $97,819SCNo
9 University of Massachusetts Boston 537.00% $19,499 $124,277MAYes
10 University of Virginia-McIntire 4.00% $151,200 $157,090VANo
11 Emory University -1.00% $151,689 $149,759GANo
12 The University of Texas at Austin 20.00% $120,432 $144,564TXNo
13 Southern Methodist University 27.00% $96,788 $122,609TXYes
14 University of Southern California -3.00% $154,339 $150,314CAYes
15 Georgetown University 11.00% $124,814 $138,552DCYes
16 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
17 Stanford University 10.00% $165,591 $182,272CANo
18 University of St. Thomas-Minnesota 67.00% $61,596 $102,900MNYes
19 New York University 1.00% $160,130 $161,475NYNo
20 University of Maryland 22.00% $98,865 $121,103MDYes
21 University of California, Los Angeles 3.00% $142,142 $146,727CANo
22 The University of Chicago -1.00% $167,393 $165,887ILNo
23 University of Florida 343.00% $26,473 $117,197FLYes
24 Carnegie Mellon University -0 $147,456 $148,067PAYes
25 Yale University -1.00% $153,540 $152,744CTNo
26 University of Minnesota 36.00% $89,402 $121,882MNYes
27 The Pennsylvania State University 87.00% $61,236 $114,483PAYes
28 University of Illinois at Chicago 179.00% $60,264 $167,977ILYes
29 American University 8.00% $98,282 $105,666DCYes
30 The George Washington University 3.00% $113,090 $115,951DCNo
31 Boston University -3.00% $124,248 $120,884MAYes
32 Fordham University 28.00% $99,497 $127,511NYYes
33 University of Hartford 213.00% $30,168 $94,500CTYes
34 Vanderbilt University 7.00% $131,000 $139,711TNNo
35 Texas A&M University 86.00% $62,000 $115,585TXNo
36 Cornell University -3.00% $159,820 $155,048NYNo
37 University of Notre Dame 8.00% $123,500 $133,018INNo
38 Rice University 2.00% $139,081 $142,212TXYes
39 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49.00% $66,576 $99,501NJYes
40 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
41 Northeastern University -2.00% $102,582 $100,063MAYes
42 Washington University in St. Louis -12.00% $134,020 $117,687MOYes
43 Arizona State University 106.00% $60,393 $124,664AZYes
44 University of Utah 77.00% $65,700 $116,348UTYes
45 University of California, Irvine 26.00% $97,342 $122,899CANo
46 University of Rochester 23.00% $108,038 $132,671NYYes
47 Baruch College-The City University of New York 218.00% $37,338 $118,633NYYes
48 University of Massachusetts Amherst 231.00% $33,622 $111,227MAYes
49 Santa Clara University 45.00% $83,860 $122,000CAYes
50 Temple University 60.00% $60,000 $95,989PAYes
51 University of Cincinnati 263.00% $23,996 $87,013OHYes
52 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
53 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Newark/New Brunswick 95.00% $58,442 $113,800NJYes
54 Babson College 21.00% $89,550 $108,703MAYes
55 Lehigh University 39.00% $68,900 $95,699PANo
56 Georgia State University 156.00% $36,522 $93,600GAYes
57 The Ohio State University 1.00% $106,123 $106,779OHYes
58 University of California, San Diego -2.00% $106,246 $103,969CANo
59 Brandeis University -9.00% $120,223 $109,000MANo
60 University of Colorado at Boulder 67.00% $55,997 $93,401COYes
61 The University of Arizona 96.00% $54,785 $107,345AZYes
62 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
63 The University of Memphis 216.00% $23,688 $74,800TNYes
64 Boston College -1.00% $118,336 $116,815MANo
65 Villanova University 95.00% $60,000 $116,800PAYes
66 The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley 200.00% $42,316 $127,000PAYes
67 Texas Christian University -7.00% $115,380 $107,543TXYes
68 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 192.00% $33,772 $98,500ILYes
69 Stevens Institute of Technology 4.00% $81,880 $85,398NJYes
70 Hofstra University 87.00% $58,960 $110,500NYYes
71 George Mason University 192.00% $37,737 $110,100VAYes
72 University of Miami 19.00% $92,290 $109,555FLYes
73 Middle Tennessee State University 233.00% $26,712 $89,000TNYes
74 Xavier University 158.00% $34,200 $88,100OHYes
75 Queens University of Charlotte 110.00% $41,940 $88,100NCYes
76 University of Nevada, Las Vegas 331.00% $21,784 $93,820NVYes
77 University of Houston 83.00% $47,000 $85,878TXYes
78 Baylor University -8.00% $85,692 $79,176TXYes
79 Johns Hopkins Carey Business School -4.00% $133,000 $127,044MDYes
80 Purdue University 110.00% $44,816 $94,000INYes
81 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 185.00% $32,400 $92,300NEYes
82 Oregon State University 46.00% $52,090 $75,900ORYes
83 Miami University -32.00% $136,342 $92,700OHYes
84 Purdue University Northwest 605.00% $12,350 $87,100INNo
85 The University of Michigan-Dearborn 83.00% $50,997 $93,200MIYes
86 Loyola University Chicago 21.00% $73,375 $89,000ILNo
87 The Citadel 435.00% $21,830 $116,700SCYes
88 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
89 College of William and Mary 167.00% $42,000 $112,000VAYes
90 University of San Diego 46.00% $69,610 $101,333CAYes
91 University of San Francisco 4.00% $79,200 $82,500CAYes
92 Clemson University 83.00% $43,088 $78,767SCYes
93 The University of Alabama 161.00% $28,377 $74,060ALYes
94 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
95 University of Southern Mississippi 264.00% $17,131 $62,300MSNo
96 Iowa State University 152.00% $29,966 $75,552IAYes
97 Saint Mary's College of California 189.00% $40,608 $117,200CAYes
98 Central Connecticut State University 562.00% $12,848 $85,000CTNo
99 The University of Texas at Arlington 250.00% $22,504 $78,800TXYes
100 Suffolk University 35.00% $59,391 $80,455MAYes

An MBA program in Corporate Finance will cost you between $7,458.00 to $167,393.00.

  • Number of Programs Offering Corporate Finance MBAs: 374
  • Average GMAT Score for Corporate Finance MBA Programs: 571
  • Average In-State Tuition for Corporate Finance MBA Programs: $43,472.68
  • Average Graduate Salary for Corporate Finance MBA Programs: $83,939
  • Average ROI for Corporate Finance MBA Programs: 178%

Compare Corporate Finance MBA Program Averages vs Campus

 AveragesMBA ProgramsOnline MBA Programs
Number of Programs374298
Average Starting Salary$83,939$81,252
Average MBA Tuition$43,473
$38,950
Average ROI178%189%
Average GMAT Scores571
566
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty7575
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio17:117:1
Faculty with Doctorate84%84%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment304296
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment322349
Average % of MBA Students from U.S.84%84%

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What is the Average MBA Salary for Corporate Finance Graduates?

Though it’s not the only factor, compensation is an important consideration for individuals considering obtaining an MBA degree. Salaries for graduates with master’s degrees in Corporate Finance can be significantly higher than those of graduates with only a bachelor’s degree. In addition, advance salary projections from the US Department of Labor show that average MBA salaries are expected to increase by 13.5% each year through the year 2028 with an annual need of 99,000 new managers needed each year.

MBA salaries differs wildly depending on the program you chose, the industry you enter and the experience you have. After earning an MBA from Eastern Kentucky University, the average MBA graduate annual salary is $42,450 . A degree from Stanford University, will provide an annual salary of $182,272.

Average MBA starting salary for graduates from accredited programs is $83,939 with the lowest of starting of $42,450 and the highest reported starting salary of $182,272.

Average Graduate Salaries for In-Person Corporate Finance MBA Programs

  • Average Corporate Finance: $83,939
  • Lowest Corporate Finance: $42,450
  • Highest Corporate Finance: $182,272

10 Highest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Corporate Finance

  1. Stanford University - $182,272.00
  2. University of Illinois at Chicago - $167,977.00
  3. The University of Chicago - $165,887.00
  4. New York University - $161,475.00
  5. University of Virginia-McIntire - $157,090.00
  6. Cornell University - $155,048.00
  7. Texas State University - $155,000.00
  8. Yale University - $152,744.00
  9. University of Washington Tacoma - $151,322.00
  10. University of Washington - $151,322.00

10 Lowest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Corporate Finance

  1. Eastern Kentucky University - $42,450.00
  2. Francis Marion University - $42,600.00
  3. Western Carolina University - $44,100.00
  4. Louisiana State University Shreveport - $45,300.00
  5. The University of North Dakota - $46,200.00
  6. Delaware State University - $46,300.00
  7. Louisiana Tech University - $46,771.00
  8. McNeese State University - $47,550.00
  9. University of South Dakota - $47,553.00
  10. Stockton University - $47,700.00

Average Salary for Graduate of MBA Programs in Corporate Finance Programs – Interactive Table

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Rank University Avg. Starting SalaryIn State TuitionROIStateOnline
1 Eastern Kentucky University $42,450 $15,264 178.00%KYYes
2 Francis Marion University $42,600 $15,918 168.00%SCYes
3 Western Carolina University $44,100 $13,967 216.00%NCYes
4 Louisiana State University Shreveport $45,300 $12,474 263.00%LAYes
5 The University of North Dakota $46,200 $19,793 133.00%NDYes
6 Delaware State University $46,300 $15,625 196.00%DEYes
7 Louisiana Tech University $46,771 $16,518 183.00%LAYes
8 McNeese State University $47,550 $8,879 436.00%LAYes
9 University of South Dakota $47,553 $14,892 219.00%SDYes
10 Stockton University $47,700 $33,012 44.00%NJNo
11 Southeastern Louisiana University $47,900 $13,245 262.00%LAYes
12 University of South Alabama $49,200 $14,400 242.00%ALYes
13 Ohio University $49,598 $21,438 131.00%OHYes
14 Eastern Washington University $50,300 $16,500 205.00%WAYes
15 University of Louisiana at Lafayette $51,200 $31,281 64.00%LAYes
16 Missouri Western State University $51,750 $12,893 301.00%MOYes
17 Kent State University $52,337 $19,908 163.00%OHYes
18 East Tennessee State University $52,400 $13,280 295.00%TNYes
19 Coastal Carolina University $52,500 $18,460 184.00%SCYes
20 Pittsburg State University $52,600 $13,785 282.00%KSYes
21 Midwestern State University $52,872 $14,174 273.00%TXYes
22 The University of Texas at El Paso $52,900 $20,634 156.00%TXYes
23 University of Central Arkansas $53,700 $11,239 378.00%ARYes
24 Southern Utah University $53,800 $9,212 484.00%UTYes
25 Berry College $53,850 $21,000 156.00%GANo
26 Bowling Green State University $53,853 $27,200 98.00%OHYes
27 Bellarmine University $54,750 $32,495 68.00%KYNo
28 North Dakota State University $55,000 $21,022 162.00%NDYes
29 Nichols College $55,392 $28,440 95.00%MAYes
30 Barry University $55,400 $35,640 55.00%FLYes
30 State University of New York at New Paltz $55,400 $15,230 264.00%NYYes
32 University of South Florida $55,714 $14,955 273.00%FLYes
33 State University of New York College at Brockport $55,950 $15,000 273.00%NYYes
34 Marshall University $56,200 $19,170 193.00%WVYes
35 Florida State University $56,545 $18,693 202.00%FLYes
36 St. John Fisher University $56,947 $46,836 22.00%NYYes
37 University of West Florida $57,200 $12,460 359.00%FLYes
38 Bradley University $57,450 $35,740 61.00%ILNo
38 University of Tennessee at Martin $57,450 $11,112 417.00%TNYes
40 St. Mary's University $57,600 $37,061 55.00%TXNo
41 Texas Southern University $57,900 $15,316 278.00%TXYes
41 Alfred University $57,900 $39,500 47.00%NYYes
43 Butler University $59,000 $39,000 51.00%INYes
44 Southeast Missouri State University $59,400 $13,804 330.00%MOYes
45 Henderson State University $59,500 $13,040 356.00%ARYes
46 Southern Illinois University Carbondale $59,600 $21,972 171.00%ILYes
47 Kutztown University $59,700 $18,692 219.00%PAYes
47 Niagara University $59,700 $40,800-0NYYes
48 Salisbury University $59,700 $20,792 187.00%MDYes
49 Florida Gulf Coast University $59,700 $13,428 345.00%FLYes

What is the Average In-Person MBA Tuition for Corporate Finance Programs?


If you plan on attending an MBA program, it’s best to start thinking about fiscal responsibility. A prospective B-Student needs to weigh their tuition options. An AACSB-accredited MBA program can pave the way for a great starting salary or career advancement. An MBA program can provide the flexibility of completing a program while being employed in your respective career.

The average in-state tuition for an MBA in Corporate Finance is $43,472.68 compared to an average campus program Corporate Finance is $43,472.68 .

The lowest AACSB tuition rate at $7,458.00 from Indiana University Northwest.

The highest AACSB tuition rate is $167,393.00 from The University of Chicago.

Average Tuition for In-Person MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

10 Most Affordable MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  1. Indiana University Northwest - $7,458.00
  2. Indiana University South Bend - $7,458.00
  3. McNeese State University - $8,879.00
  4. Southern Utah University - $9,212.00
  5. Georgia Southern University - $9,824.00
  6. New Mexico State University - $10,314.00
  7. Augusta University - $10,590.00
  8. East Texas A&M University - $10,724.00
  9. University of Houston-Victoria - $11,030.00
  10. University of Tennessee at Martin - $11,112.00

10 Most Expensive MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  1. The University of Chicago - $167,393.00
  2. Stanford University - $165,591.00
  3. New York University - $160,130.00
  4. Cornell University - $159,820.00
  5. University of Southern California - $154,339.00
  6. Yale University - $153,540.00
  7. Emory University - $151,689.00
  8. University of Virginia-McIntire - $151,200.00
  9. Carnegie Mellon University - $147,456.00
  10. University of California, Los Angeles - $142,142.00

Interactive Table – Tuition for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Corporate Finance MBA programs by Tuition to find and to compare MBA programs in Corporate Finance. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University In State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryROIStateOnline
1 Indiana University Northwest $7,458 $75,000 906.00%INYes
1 Indiana University South Bend $7,458 $60,300 709.00%INYes
3 McNeese State University $8,879 $47,550 436.00%LAYes
4 Southern Utah University $9,212 $53,800 484.00%UTYes
5 Georgia Southern University $9,824 $70,200 615.00%GAYes
6 New Mexico State University $10,314 $73,500 613.00%NMYes
7 Augusta University $10,590 $62,800 493.00%GAYes
8 East Texas A&M University $10,724 $81,000 655.00%TXYes
9 University of Houston-Victoria $11,030 $75,500 584.00%TXYes
10 University of Tennessee at Martin $11,112 $57,450 417.00%TNYes
11 University of Central Arkansas $11,239 $53,700 378.00%ARYes
12 Stephen F. Austin State University $11,630 $65,950 467.00%TXYes
13 Angelo State University $12,251 $81,000 561.00%TXYes
14 Mississippi State University $12,294 $91,600 645.00%MSYes
15 Purdue University Northwest $12,350 $87,100 605.00%INNo
16 Southeastern Oklahoma State University $12,420 $60,780 389.00%OKYes
17 University of West Florida $12,460 $57,200 359.00%FLYes
18 Louisiana State University Shreveport $12,474 $45,300 263.00%LAYes
19 Western Kentucky University $12,600 $62,000 392.00%KYYes
20 Central Connecticut State University $12,848 $85,000 562.00%CTNo
21 Missouri Western State University $12,893 $51,750 301.00%MOYes
22 University of Southern Indiana $12,900 $65,700 409.00%INYes
23 Texas A&M University-Kingsville $12,992 $65,600 405.00%TXNo
24 Henderson State University $13,040 $59,500 356.00%ARYes
25 Southeastern Louisiana University $13,245 $47,900 262.00%LAYes
26 The University of Texas Permian Basin $13,252 $77,000 481.00%TXYes
27 East Tennessee State University $13,280 $52,400 295.00%TNYes
28 University of Nebraska at Kearney $13,293 $73,150 450.00%NEYes
29 Idaho State University $13,392 $69,600 420.00%IDYes
30 Florida Gulf Coast University $13,428 $59,700 345.00%FLYes
31 Youngstown State University $13,500 $64,400 377.00%OHYes
32 Indiana University Kokomo $13,563 $66,900 393.00%INYes
33 Pittsburg State University $13,785 $52,600 282.00%KSYes
34 Southern Arkansas University $13,788 $74,000 437.00%ARYes
35 Southeast Missouri State University $13,804 $59,400 330.00%MOYes
36 Tarleton State University $13,865 $81,926 491.00%TXYes
37 University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras $13,926 $60,000 331.00%PRYes
38 Utah Valley University $13,956 $75,700 442.00%UTNo
39 Western Carolina University $13,967 $44,100 216.00%NCYes
40 Midwestern State University $14,174 $52,872 273.00%TXYes
41 University of Montana $14,260 $89,000 524.00%MTYes
42 University of South Alabama $14,400 $49,200 242.00%ALYes
43 University of Illinois at Springfield $14,833 $68,300 360.00%ILYes
44 University of South Dakota $14,892 $47,553 219.00%SDYes
45 University of South Florida $14,955 $55,714 273.00%FLYes
46 State University of New York College at Brockport $15,000 $55,950 273.00%NYYes
46 Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo $15,000 $60,752 305.00%PRNo
48 Missouri State University $15,108 $62,400 313.00%MOYes
49 University of West Georgia $15,125 $59,800 295.00%GAYes
50 State University of New York at New Paltz $15,230 $55,400 264.00%NYYes

What is the Average ROI for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance?

Choosing an MBA program requires more than a glance at the school’s reputation or curriculum. The return on investment (ROI) should take center stage in your evaluation. This measurement reveals the potential value derived from your tuition investment, putting key factors such as starting salary and career progression under the microscope.

By scrutinizing the ROI, you’re not just making a decision—you’re making an informed one. This approach will ensure the selection of an MBA program that provides the most bang for your buck. Checking the ROI might not be an afterthought; it could be the game-changer in your MBA journey.

For MBA programs in across the U.S., the ROI ranges from -40% to 906%.The lowest MBA ROI of -40% is from the program at Rochester Institute of Technology.The highest MBA ROI of 906% is offered by Indiana University Northwest.On average, MBA programs across the U.S. have an ROI of 186%.

Interactive Table – ROI for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Corporate Finance MBA programs by ROI to find and to compare MBA programs in Corporate Finance. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Indiana University Northwest 906.00% $7,458 $75,000INYes
2 Indiana University South Bend 709.00% $7,458 $60,300INYes
3 East Texas A&M University 655.00% $10,724 $81,000TXYes
4 Mississippi State University 645.00% $12,294 $91,600MSYes
5 Georgia Southern University 615.00% $9,824 $70,200GAYes
6 New Mexico State University 613.00% $10,314 $73,500NMYes
7 Purdue University Northwest 605.00% $12,350 $87,100INNo
8 University of Houston-Victoria 584.00% $11,030 $75,500TXYes
9 Texas State University 563.00% $23,365 $155,000TXNo
10 Central Connecticut State University 562.00% $12,848 $85,000CTNo
11 Angelo State University 561.00% $12,251 $81,000TXYes
12 University of Massachusetts Boston 537.00% $19,499 $124,277MAYes
13 University of Montana 524.00% $14,260 $89,000MTYes
14 Augusta University 493.00% $10,590 $62,800GAYes
15 Tarleton State University 491.00% $13,865 $81,926TXYes
16 Southern Utah University 484.00% $9,212 $53,800UTYes
17 The University of Texas Permian Basin 481.00% $13,252 $77,000TXYes
18 Radford University 473.00% $15,984 $91,600VAYes
19 Stephen F. Austin State University 467.00% $11,630 $65,950TXYes
20 University of Nebraska at Kearney 450.00% $13,293 $73,150NEYes
21 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
22 Utah Valley University 442.00% $13,956 $75,700UTNo
23 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
24 McNeese State University 436.00% $8,879 $47,550LAYes
25 The Citadel 435.00% $21,830 $116,700SCYes
26 Idaho State University 420.00% $13,392 $69,600IDYes
27 University of Tennessee at Martin 417.00% $11,112 $57,450TNYes
28 University of Nebraska at Omaha 410.00% $17,493 $89,200NEYes
29 University of Southern Indiana 409.00% $12,900 $65,700INYes
30 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 405.00% $12,992 $65,600TXNo
31 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 404.00% $17,578 $88,625MANo
32 Frostburg State University 400.00% $16,740 $83,700MDYes
33 Indiana University Kokomo 393.00% $13,563 $66,900INYes
34 Western Kentucky University 392.00% $12,600 $62,000KYYes
35 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 389.00% $12,420 $60,780OKYes
36 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
37 University of Central Arkansas 378.00% $11,239 $53,700ARYes
38 Youngstown State University 377.00% $13,500 $64,400OHYes
39 Saginaw Valley State University 373.00% $21,649 $102,450MIYes
40 Jacksonville State University 370.00% $20,352 $95,570ALYes
41 University of Alabama at Birmingham 363.00% $16,200 $75,000ALYes
42 Purdue University Fort Wayne 362.00% $16,756 $77,400INYes
43 University of Illinois at Springfield 360.00% $14,833 $68,300ILYes
44 University of West Florida 359.00% $12,460 $57,200FLYes
45 Henderson State University 356.00% $13,040 $59,500ARYes
46 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
47 Florida Gulf Coast University 345.00% $13,428 $59,700FLYes
47 Western Illinois University 345.00% $15,231 $67,800ILYes
49 University of Florida 343.00% $26,473 $117,197FLYes
50 University of Houston-Downtown 342.00% $18,623 $82,273TXYes
51 Missouri University of Science and Technology 340.00% $16,488 $72,600MOYes
52 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
53 University of Nevada, Las Vegas 331.00% $21,784 $93,820NVYes
53 University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 331.00% $13,926 $60,000PRYes
55 West Chester University of PA 330.00% $21,091 $90,600PAYes
55 Southeast Missouri State University 330.00% $13,804 $59,400MOYes
56 Binghamton University 330.00% $17,469 $75,142NYNo
57 University of Southern Maine 330.00% $20,370 $87,535MEYes
59 Weber State University 326.00% $19,908 $84,900UTYes
60 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
61 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
62 Wright State University 310.00% $28,080 $115,000OHYes
63 Northern Kentucky University 309.00% $19,443 $79,600KYYes
64 Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo 305.00% $15,000 $60,752PRNo
65 Missouri Western State University 301.00% $12,893 $51,750MOYes
66 East Tennessee State University 295.00% $13,280 $52,400TNYes
66 University of West Georgia 295.00% $15,125 $59,800GAYes
68 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
69 University of Montevallo 284.00% $16,140 $61,950ALYes
69 Illinois State University 284.00% $20,050 $76,900ILNo
71 Pittsburg State University 282.00% $13,785 $52,600KSYes
72 Morehead State University 281.00% $17,970 $68,500KYYes
73 Oklahoma State University 280.00% $19,295 $73,300OKYes
74 Kennesaw State University 279.00% $19,000 $72,000GAYes
75 University of Hawaii at Manoa 278.00% $21,288 $80,400HINo
75 Texas Southern University 278.00% $15,316 $57,900TXYes
77 State University of New York College at Brockport 273.00% $15,000 $55,950NYYes
77 University of South Florida 273.00% $14,955 $55,714FLYes
78 Midwestern State University 273.00% $14,174 $52,872TXYes
80 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 270.00% $17,745 $65,600TXYes
81 University of South Carolina 269.00% $26,485 $97,819SCNo
82 University of Southern Mississippi 264.00% $17,131 $62,300MSNo
82 State University of New York at New Paltz 264.00% $15,230 $55,400NYYes
84 University of Cincinnati 263.00% $23,996 $87,013OHYes
84 Louisiana State University Shreveport 263.00% $12,474 $45,300LAYes
86 Southeastern Louisiana University 262.00% $13,245 $47,900LAYes
86 Appalachian State University 262.00% $17,463 $63,285NCYes
88 Ball State University 260.00% $21,197 $76,400INYes
88 Washburn University 260.00% $18,080 $65,000KSNo
90 Northern Illinois University 258.00% $26,096 $93,400ILYes
91 University of North Alabama 257.00% $16,830 $60,000ALYes
92 University of Missouri-Kansas City 256.00% $21,618 $76,900MONo
93 Stony Brook University 252.00% $20,882 $73,500NYYes
93 University of Wyoming 252.00% $26,460 $93,010WYYes
95 The University of Texas at Arlington 250.00% $22,504 $78,800TXYes
95 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 250.00% $18,071 $63,300ARYes
97 University of North Florida 249.00% $17,767 $62,014FLNo
98 Ouachita Baptist University 247.00% $18,860 $65,400ARYes
99 Central Michigan University 246.00% $27,300 $94,350MIYes
99 Michigan State University 246.00% $34,564 $119,539MIYes

ROI for MBA Programs

  • Average: 186%
  • Lowest: -40%
  • Highest: 906%

10 Highest ROI for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  1. Indiana University Northwest - 906.00%
  2. Indiana University South Bend - 709.00%
  3. East Texas A&M University - 655.00%
  4. Mississippi State University - 645.00%
  5. Georgia Southern University - 615.00%
  6. New Mexico State University - 613.00%
  7. Purdue University Northwest - 605.00%
  8. University of Houston-Victoria - 584.00%
  9. Texas State University - 563.00%
  10. Central Connecticut State University - 562.00%

10 Lowest ROI for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  1. Loyola Marymount University - 1.00%
  2. The Ohio State University - 1.00%
  3. New York University - 1.00%
  4. Rice University - 2.00%
  5. University of California, Los Angeles - 3.00%
  6. The George Washington University - 3.00%
  7. University of Virginia-McIntire - 4.00%
  8. Clark University - 4.00%
  9. Stevens Institute of Technology - 4.00%
  10. University of San Francisco - 4.00%

What is the Average GMAT Score Needed for an MBA Program in Corporate Finance?

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized examination used by MBA schools to assess their applicant pool. The test is strategically designed to measure an applicant’s analytical, verbal, writing and mathematical skills. The GMAT is used as a predictor of success in MBA programs and tests one’s ability to successfully handle the advanced quantitative and qualitative study of business and management.

Even though some B-Schools may not require a GMAT Scores, there’s a good chance that a highly-competitive MBA program does require the GMAT. With that being said, average GMAT Scores for in-person MBA programs in Corporate Finance is 571 with a highest of 737 and the lowest of 370

The average GMAT score needed for a Corporate Finance MBA program from an institution is between 370 from Auburn University at Montgomery to 737 from Stanford University. The average GMAT scores for Corporate Finance MBA programs is 571.

It’s important to note that not all MBA programs require a GMAT Score for admissions, but most reputable programs do. With that being said, if you have your eye on a list of competitive programs, it’s best to boost your GMAT Score accordingly. Outside of a solid GMAT Score, B-School admissions departments look at a candidate’s undergraduate GPA, professional experience, letters of recommendation, CV, and personal statement. A strong undergraduate performance may offset a sub-part GMAT Score. The average GMAT Score for on-campus MBA programs in Corporate Finance is a 570.77 compared to an average MBA program score of 570.77. It is recommended that each B-School applicant take a GMAT diagnostic test in order to determine whether or not further study and/or a prep course is needed to boost your score.

Average GMAT Score for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  • Average: 571
  • Lowest: 370
  • Highest: 737

10 Lowest GMAT for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  1. Auburn University at Montgomery - 370
  2. Southeastern Louisiana University - 375
  3. University of New Haven - 399
  4. Southern Utah University - 420
  5. Stephen F. Austin State University - 420
  6. Iona University - 420
  7. Duquesne University - 435
  8. Radford University - 438
  9. Tennessee Technological University - 440
  10. University of North Texas - 442

10 Highest GMAT for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

  1. Stanford University - 737
  2. New York University - 733
  3. University of Southern California - 732
  4. The University of Chicago - 729
  5. Yale University - 723
  6. University of Virginia-McIntire - 720
  7. New Jersey Institute of Technology - 720
  8. Rice University - 710
  9. Emory University - 709
  10. University of California, Los Angeles - 708

No GMAT or GRE: Best MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

More than 233 AACSB accredited MBA programs do not require their applicants to take GMAT exam. Many well-known programs such as the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles no longer require the exam. If you are unsure where you would like to take your program, then you should take the GMAT sooner rather than later so you don’t lose time meeting the score requirement of a program.

Alumni from Schools Offering an MBA in Corporate Finance

There are pros and cons when considering the size of your MBA in Accounting program. Larger, more diverse student populations, may lend itself to greater networking and job placement opportunities; whereas smaller programs may provide for more meaningful interactions with fellow classmates.

The importance of networking, whether it’s by way of campus job fairs, student organization members, or faculty mentorship, should not be understated when considering an MBA program. The average MBA enrollment size has a direct impact on your studies, your job prospects, your ability to define your career goals and after graduation connections.

Every B-School has a strategy behind their enrollment sizes. If a prospective B-Student is looking for networking opportunities, wants to attend job fairs, and plans on joining student organizations, B-School enrollment size plays an important role in the decision making process. For the B-Student interested in the smaller cohort-style classroom experience and thrive with face-to-face collaboration with their professors, a manageable enrollment size is the preferred option.

For Corporate Finance MBA programs, the range for full-time enrollment is between 2 and 3,836. For part-time enrollment, the range is between : 2.00 and : 4,558.00.

Average Enrollment for MBA Programs Offering an MBA in Corporate Finance

10 MBA Programs with the Highest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. The University of Texas at Dallas - 3,836
  2. University of Southern California - 2,201
  3. Washington University in St. Louis - 1,770
  4. University of North Texas - 1,679
  5. Boston University - 1,590
  6. The University of Texas at Austin - 1,507
  7. Louisiana State University Shreveport - 1,347
  8. Arizona State University - 1,328
  9. The University of Chicago - 1,307
  10. Baruch College-The City University of New York - 1,279

10 MBA Programs with the Smallest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. Henderson State University - 2
  2. Yeshiva University - 2
  3. DePaul University - 6
  4. The College of New Jersey - 6
  5. Southern Utah University - 8
  6. University of Richmond - 8
  7. Abilene Christian University - 8
  8. University of Nebraska at Kearney - 9
  9. Indiana University Northwest - 10
  10. Ouachita Baptist University - 10

Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

For most students, their professors are the first exposure to the business world. They are normally practitioners in the field and have successful risen to the top of their respective careers. B-School Corporate Finance Professors can guide you toward a specific concentration, provide the latest industry trends, and put you on the right track, career-wise. The Student/Faculty ratio is important to those interested in building a lasting relationship with their professor. To use them as a networking opportunity and an advisor.

Top 10 Concentrations Available from Schools Also Offering an Degree in Corporate Finance?

Highly competitive B-Schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academic and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective concentrations. To meet the diverse needs of Corporate Finance businesses, MBA programs here have risen to the challenge by offering you an array of more than 47 MBA concentrations including:

  • Corporate Finance: 372
  • Finance: 369
  • Accounting: 354
  • Management: 342
  • General Business: 339
  • Marketing: 338
  • Data Analytics: 248
  • Information Systems: 235
  • Economics: 189
  • Global Management: 185

Here are the top schools offering the widest variety of concentrations to choose from:

The Importance of MBA Accreditation for MBA Programs

The importance of accreditation can’t be underestimated. For many, knowing your school is accredited by the AACSB and regionally accredited by the US Department of Education is enough assurance that you will receive a quality education, where credits are more likely to transfer, and you will be qualified for loans, grants, and scholarships.

AACSB accreditation is considered to be the gold standard in business school credentialing. Established to promote high-quality business education in the U.S., AACSB members developed a stringent accreditation process. Members are held accountable for following an established business education framework set forth by the AACSB. With that comes MBA degrees conferrals that are widely recognized by Fortune 500 companies. This results in lucrative job opportunities.

MBA Program Options Available for Corporate Finance MBA Programs

Options for earning your Corporate Finance MBA have never been more flexible. Corporate Finance MBA programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your MBA, no matter your life situation or schedule.

There are 374 Corporate Finance accredited MBA programs. 9 private and 252 public schools offering Corporate Finance MBA programs.

Number of Award Earned for MBA Programs Offering an Corporate Finance Degree

The ranking of MBA programs is certainly not an exact science and plenty of subjective reasoning and biases come into play. We offer insights into ranking as another way to evaluate a potential MBA program.

Of the 374 accredited MBA programs offered in Corporate Finance, 346 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication MBAGuide, PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT and Economist garnering an award as one of the best MBA programs in the country.

Publications and the number of awards granted for an MBA degree in Corporate Finance :

  • MBAGuide: 346
  • US News: 73
  • Forbes: 59
  • BW: 65
  • FT: 39
  • Economist: 38

How We Rank the Best MBA Programs in Corporate Finance

MBAGuide.org employs a comprehensive ranking methodology that combines quantitative data (80% of the score) with qualitative assessments (20%) to evaluate MBA programs. The quantitative component considers factors such as student-faculty ratio, tuition, enrollment, and post-graduation salaries, while the qualitative aspect incorporates editorial ratings and school reputation, providing a well-rounded view of each program’s quality and value.

Best MBA Programs by Concentration: Online and In-Person

What is an MBA in Corporate Finance?

MBA Programs in Corporate Finance are designed to give students a broad overview of the corporate finance function, including equity financing, optimal capital structure, and hedging strategies. Students will study topics in corporate governance, such as optimal levels of transparency and monitoring, and their intersection with financial markets for debt instruments. The program will also teach intellectual skills useful in conducting corporate finance research, one-on-one interactions with analysts and owners of public companies and in the preparation of investment banker valuation models.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, one of the most in-demand graduate degrees available today and offers students the chance to learn an effective, diverse mixture of management theory and applied strategies from communication and supply chain management skills to financial and marketing needs.

With a strong focus on applied sciences and business knowledge, MBA students experience real-world interactions with other students and professors, providing a sense of collaboration between students as they tackle different facets of business theory.

An MBA with a concentration in Corporate Finance an advanced graduate degree that helps students build the critical tools and framework necessary to lead, manage, and grow businesses. Generally offered as a 2-year program, the majority of MBA programs require candidates to have at least 3 years of work experience before they begin the course work.

Common program requirements include accepting at least one internship during the term, writing a thesis or capstone project reflecting on the student’s growth over the year, and passing an exit exam or comprehensive final examination.

What Can I Do With an MBA in Corporate Finance?

With an MBA in the highly sought after Corporate Finance sector, your career has few limits. You use the degree as a stepping stone to a variety of high-level roles in business or government and it opens up new career possibilities or advancement within your current role.

As business and industry demands change within the Corporate Finance sector, a graduate-level degree prepares you for taking on new challenges by preparing you with thinking and adaptation skills required in the every changing world of Corporate Finance.

An MBA in Corporate Finance prepares you for advanced career tracks within the sector including technical and business consulting, accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, and organizational leadership. The MBA is the degree of choice for world-class executives who have the knowledge and real-world experience to add value to their organizations and apply practical business solutions.

What Are Benefits of Earning an MBA?

  • Increased Job Opportunities: What exactly will an MBA do for you? Mid- to upper-level management positions are available to you. Jobs that see fewer applicants, such as chief executive officer, are also open to you. Earning your MBA qualifies you for positions that range from department director to enterprise director and chief operating officer. Employment for MBA candidates is projected to increase by six percent per year over the next seven years. Three-quarters of employers say that they plan to hire MBA graduates in 2016, while ninety-two percent are increasing the number of MBA internships that they offer.
  • Increased Earnings: A recent study showed that the average MBA graduate’s pay was 50% higher than their position before earning their degree. Even more impressive, in the five years after earning their MBA, the average pay increased by 80%. These figures clearly show the financial benefits of an MBA but they don’t address the personal satisfaction that comes with greater responsibility.
  • Sharpen Your Professional Skills: As a graduate of an MBA program, you’ll develop the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive business environment. You’ll learn to think critically about problems, communicate effectively, work on a team and analyze complex financial data. You’ll also have access to some of the brightest minds and the latest resources in today’s business world.
  • Greater Job Security: Today’s job market is more turbulent than ever before, filling many with uncertainty and fears of being left out. Earning an MBA not only increases your earning potential but also offers a foundation for greater career stability and security. With the marketable skills to lead teams, take initiative and make positive changes in companies, you can quickly establish a secure foothold in an otherwise shaky job market.
  • Become a Respected Member of Your Business Community: Choosing to earn an MBA enables you to position yourself as a respected member of your business community. An MBA increases your professional vocabulary, enhances your strategic thinking and analytical skills, and gives you a broadened level of cultural knowledge. Whether you pursue a program that offers concentrations or one focused on leadership and global management, an MBA will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed.

What Skills Do I Need to be Successful In Corporate Finance?

According to a recent survey by the Financial Times, these are the top-five most important skills employers look for in MBA graduates:

  • The Ability to Work with a Wide Variety of People: This attribute is important because not all of the people you are communicating with will have the same educational background, interests, or objectives. Your ability to work with a wide variety of people is what enables you to be a successful manager.
  • Time Management and Ability to Prioritize: The ability to prioritize and manage time is one of the most important skills that any professional must master. As your career progresses, your work time will increase, but if you can’t manage your time well you’ll always be at risk of not meeting deadlines and expectation
  • Understanding and Mastering the Digital Impact on Businesses: Due to this disruption in business models and processes, many companies have transitioned from analog organizations to digital organizations and individuals competencies in information technology are needed.
  • Ability to Build, Sustain and Expand a Network of People: The ability to build, sustain and expand a network of people is one of the most valuable skills that a business manager can have. It’s not enough to know the technical aspects of your job. And it’s not enough to be passionate about your work. To succeed in this position as a business manager, you must also be able to build and sustain an effective network of contacts.
  • Ability to Solve Complex Problems: Business management is often about conceiving a strategy that employs the best, most effective solutions to get a job done. The thought process behind solving a complex problem is much more complicated than solving a simple one–making it one of the top skills of modern business managers. Complex problems require the manager to think on their feet, and ask questions throughout the entire process.

What Typical Classes Will I Take in My Corporate Finance MBA Program?

Business schools typically offer programs that provide a comprehensive, rigorous training in business fundamentals and leadership. Full-time and part-time curricula exist, with part-time programs requiring students to balance school with full-time employment. As a student, you have the option of emphasizing an area of expertise by choosing a major or completing an integrated program. MBAs have flexibility in course selection due to the curriculum’s interdisciplinary nature; however, a typical curriculum has core courses, as well as required and elective courses in various disciplines.

Core Curriculum for MBA Programs

Typical core MBA classes will differ from program to program, however the following list gives you an idea of the kinds of classes you can expect as outlined in curriculum at Wharton MBA and Florida Atlantic University:

  • Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership: Develop a leadership style that fits your situation. Learn the many aspects of teamwork and explore the key components of successful leaders.
  • Marketing Management: The MBA program in Marketing Management trains students to apply analytical concepts and marketing tools to decisions like segmentation and targeting, branding, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
  • Microeconomics for Managers: This course provides an introduction to microeconomics, which is the study of how the markets for goods and services operate. Topics covered include supply, demand, consumer behavior, market price and output, production, cost, simple competitive market equilibrium, simple monopoly pricing and output determination, price discrimination, and bundling.
  • Advanced Microeconomics for Managers: Teaches microeconomic theory in a business setting. It helps readers learn how to use microeconomics to enhance decision making and to make more profitable business decisions. The book includes topics such as sophisticated pricing policies, transfer pricing, strategies for dealing with competitor firms, cooperation strategies, managing under uncertainty and more.
  • Statistics and Regression Analysis for Managers: Work with two key statistical data methodologies including regression analysis and experimentation. Learn to apply these techniques to real-world situations.
  • Management Communication for Speaking and Writing: Management Communication for Speaking and Writing (MBA) will help you strengthen your skills in persuasion, presenting confidently, and answering questions.
  • Business Law and Applied Ethics: Businesses, non-profit corporations and governmental entities all engage in activities that can lead to legal disputes. Business Law and Applied Ethics provides an understanding of the principles that govern these disputes and how they apply to businesses. In addition, students will develop skills and tools to lead or manage a business while creating and maintaining an ethical environment.
  • Financial Accounting: Financial Accounting provides a thorough overview of the theory, concepts, techniques, and applications that are necessary for understanding the accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination, financial reporting, basic business taxes, and owner’s equity. This text is an ideal medium for lecturers to use for courses designed for graduate students lacking any previous course in accounting.
  • Corporate Finance: Financial decisions are among the most important a corporation’s managers must make. Investment policy, financing policy and working capital policy all depend on a firm’s unique financial requirements and opportunities. Corporate Finance provides tools and applications of corporate financial analysis and forecasting, as well as discussion of the implementation of these policies in current business situations.

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