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2021 QuantNet Ranking of Best Financial Engineering Programs

The 2021 QuantNet MFE ranking is the most authoritative and comprehensive ranking of best Financial Engineering (MFE), Mathematical Finance programs in the continental USA.

The QuantNet ranking of Financial Engineering, Mathematical, and Quantitative Finance master's programs in the US offers detailed insights into placement and admission statistics from the nation's top programs. It serves as the ultimate guide for prospective applicants, helping them choose and enroll in the best master’s programs in quantitative finance.

Baruch College - Master in Financial Engineering

Baruch College

New York, NY 10010 Master in Financial Engineering
1
Total Score
100
Peer Score
4.0
The Baruch College's Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program is offered by the Math Department under the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. This three-semester program starts in the Fall semester. Application Deadline: Nov 1 (round 1), Dec 1 (round 2), Jan 15 (round 3), Mar 15 (round 4)
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  • Recommended!!
  • Class of 2025
The Baruch MFE program has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. One of the biggest strengths of the program is its career service. The career team is genuinely dedicated, extremely responsive, and provides very practical guidance tailored to each student... (more)
4.95 star(s) 37 reviews
Pending 21 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 233 Rejected 388
Tuition
$42,395
Enrollment
26 FT, 3 PT
Acceptance rate
8.2%
Yield rate
65.0%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
93%
After 3 months
100%
Compensation
Base
$121,621
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Carnegie Mellon University - MS in Computational Finance

Carnegie Mellon University

New York, NY 10005 | Pittsburgh, PA 15213 MS in Computational Finance
2
Total Score
95
Peer Score
4.1
The Carnegie Mellon University's Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) is a 16-month financial engineering degree developed through the joint venture of the Computer Science Department, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of Statistics & Data Science and the Tepper School of Business. Application Deadline: Dec 1 (round 1), Mar 1 (round 2)
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  • There's a reason this program is ranked so highly
  • Class of 2026
Overall: CMU is all round one of the best programs out there for a reason. While this summer many other programs were struggling really hard to place their students for internships, CMU was one of the few programs that did not have these issues. The program is well known... (more)
4.71 star(s) 55 reviews
Pending 9 Waitlisted 3 Accepted 416 Rejected 444
Tuition
$89,334
Enrollment
89 FT
Acceptance rate
8.9%
Yield rate
97.8%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
77%
After 3 months
95%
Compensation
Base
$108,846
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Princeton University - Master in Finance

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ 08544 Master in Finance
3
Total Score
94
Peer Score
3.8
The Princeton University Master in Finance (MFin) program is offered by the Bendheim Center for Finance. Established in 1999, this two-year program begins each fall. Application Deadline: Dec 15
  • Absolutely amazing place! I love every bits of it!
  • Class of 2027
I am part of the 2027 class. Course Flexibility: 9/10 Courses are highly flexible. Whether you are into a highly quantitative domain or a more traditional finance/economics domain, there are options for you. There aren't too much of strict requirements on what courses... (more)
4.92 star(s) 13 reviews
Pending 7 Waitlisted 2 Accepted 77 Rejected 295
Tuition
$112,940
Enrollment
20 FT
Acceptance rate
5.5%
Yield rate
60.6%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
92%
After 3 months
100%
Compensation
Base
$115,437
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Columbia University - Masters in Financial Engineering

Columbia University

New York, NY 10027 Masters in Financial Engineering
4
Total Score
91
Peer Score
3.8
Launched in 2002, Columbia University's Master in Financial Engineering (MFE) program is offered by the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department under The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. This one-year, full-time program, starts in the fall semester. Application Deadline: Jan 15
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  • Good program overall
  • Class of 2025
Overall, I am satisfied with the program- I received what I expected from it. Admission was straightforward: submitting the required documents and a brief written response at some point. Nothing unusual or tricky in the process. The courses are taught at a generally... (more)
3.39 star(s) 18 reviews
Pending 9 Waitlisted 7 Accepted 415 Rejected 500
Tuition
$79,056
Enrollment
85 FT
Acceptance rate
10.9%
Yield rate
70.2%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
69%
After 3 months
98%
Compensation
Base
$106,833
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University of California, Berkeley - Master of Financial Engineering

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720 Master of Financial Engineering
5
Total Score
88
Peer Score
4.1
The UC Berkeley Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program is offered by the Berkeley Haas School of Business. Established in 2000, this one-year program commences each spring. Application Deadline: Jan 16 (round 1), Apr 1 (round 2), Jun 5 (round 3), Oct 1 (round 4)
  • Rising again
  • Class of 2026
I had heard mixed things about the career services from the previous batch, and it’s true that after Linda’s departure, the program initially struggled in that area. However, despite those challenges, the prior year's full-time employment results were still quite solid... (more)
4.18 star(s) 44 reviews
Pending 5 Waitlisted 13 Accepted 248 Rejected 152
Tuition
$75,108
Enrollment
96 FT
Acceptance rate
16.9%
Yield rate
80.0%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
70%
After 3 months
92%
Compensation
Base
$113,544
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Cornell University - Master in Financial Engineering

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14850 Master in Financial Engineering
6
Total Score
85
Peer Score
3.6
The Cornell University's Master in Financial Engineering program is offered by School of Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE) under Cornell Engineering. Established in 2006, this three-semester program starts in the Fall semester in Ithaca, upstate NY with the last semester in New York City. Application Deadline: Dec 1
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  • A Non-Objective Review
  • Class of 2025
The following review is subjective and is most useful for students aiming to seek employment in the U.S. Courses: The program offers great flexibility, and professors are generally very nice. What you gain will largely depend on the courses you choose and how seriously... (more)
4.27 star(s) 11 reviews
Pending 5 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 334 Rejected 266
Tuition
$87,879
Enrollment
27 FT
Acceptance rate
17.0%
Yield rate
18.1%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
58%
After 3 months
90%
Compensation
Base
$106,000
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Columbia University - MA in Mathematics of Finance (MAFN)

Columbia University

New York, NY 10027 MA in Mathematics of Finance (MAFN)
7
Total Score
84
Peer Score
3.5
The Master of Arts in Mathematical Finance (MAFN) program is offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and Department of Statistics at Columbia University. The program can be completed in two or three semesters for full-time students. Application Deadline: May 1
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  • Excellent Program
  • Class of 2025
The program, unlike many other financial engineering or quantitative finance programs, emphasizes the mathematical foundations of the field. Students are required to take courses in stochastic analysis, numerical methods, time-series modeling, and related areas. At the... (more)
4.73 star(s) 22 reviews
Pending 3 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 270 Rejected 188
Tuition
$82,049
Enrollment
52 FT, 1 PT
Acceptance rate
23.8%
Yield rate
17.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
72%
After 3 months
96%
Compensation
Base
$93,504
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NYU Tandon School of Engineering - MS in Financial Engineering

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Brooklyn, NY 11201 MS in Financial Engineering
8
Total Score
83
Peer Score
3.3
The Master of Science in Financial Engieering (MSFE) program is offered by the Financial Risk Engineering (FRE) department of NYU Tandon School of Engineering. This 4-semester program starts in mid-August with the Pre-program bootcamp prior to the Fall semester. Application Deadline: Feb 15
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  • Honest Review from a Current Student (Graduating 2026)
  • Class of 2026
I’m a current MFE student (graduating May 2026) with a focus on energy. I came into the program from a finance undergrad with strong motivation but a clear need for deeper mathematical fundamentals, real research experience, and better industry access. After 1.5 years in... (more)
3.69 star(s) 39 reviews
Pending 4 Waitlisted 3 Accepted 340 Rejected 167
Tuition
$70,000
Enrollment
96 FT, 4 PT
Acceptance rate
33.0%
Yield rate
15.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
74%
After 3 months
86%
Compensation
Base
$90,037
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University of Chicago - MS in Financial Mathematics

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 60637 MS in Financial Mathematics
8
Total Score
83
Peer Score
3.4
The University of Chicago's Master in Financial Mathematics (MSFM) program is offered by the Department of Mathematics under the Physical Sciences Division. Launched in 1996, this three-semester program starts each Fall semester. Full-time, part-time in person and online programs are available. Application Deadline: Jan 8 (round 1), Mar 26 (round 2)
  • A Rigorous Program at the Intersection of Finance, Data, and Industry
  • Class of 2022
The program is both rigorous and flexible, offering cross-listed courses from the Economics Department and Booth School of Business. The diverse cohort—including mature students—adds depth to discussions, while capstone projects with industry partners provide real-world... (more)
4.71 star(s) 52 reviews
Pending 6 Waitlisted 7 Accepted 454 Rejected 258
Tuition
$84,625
Enrollment
69 FT, 6 PT
Acceptance rate
27.4%
Yield rate
18.6%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
81%
After 3 months
93%
Compensation
Base
$94,999
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Georgia Institute of Technology - MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA 30332 MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance
10
Total Score
80
Peer Score
2.8
The Master of Science in Quantitative and Computational Finance (QCF) program is an interdisciplinary education between the Scheller College of Business, H. Milton Steward School of Industrial & Systems Engineering and School of Mathematics. Application Deadline: Spring: Aug 1 (round 1), Oct 1 (round 2), Fall: Dec 5 (round 1), Mar 15 (round 2), May 1 (round 3)
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  • You get out of it what you put into it
  • Class of 2025
Overall: Don't come here if you are expecting GT to carry you to landing a top job. You have to earn it. Classes are fine, but you'll do most of your learning by reading textbooks and working on projects. Career services provides many opportunities to network, but it's... (more)
3.93 star(s) 14 reviews
Pending 9 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 238 Rejected 161
Tuition
$61,260
Enrollment
34 FT
Acceptance rate
15.0%
Yield rate
33.7%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
68%
After 3 months
96%
Compensation
Base
$95,920
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New York University - MS in Mathematics in Finance

New York University

New York, NY 10012 MS in Mathematics in Finance
11
Total Score
77
Peer Score
3.8
The New York University's MS in Mathematics in Finance program is offered by NYU’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. This three-semester program starts in the Fall semester. Application Deadline: Feb 8
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  • Very selective and rewarding program, help me secure a hedge fund job
  • Class of 2025
The MS in Mathematics in Finance at NYU Courant is an exceptional program that I strongly recommend. Coming from an Ivy League background in mathematics and statistics, I found that this program truly deepened and extended my quantitative foundation into the practical... (more)
4.47 star(s) 15 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 214 Rejected 296
Tuition
$74,450
Enrollment
27 FT, 5 PT
Acceptance rate
16.2%
Yield rate
24.3%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
24%
After 3 months
48%
Compensation
Base
$103,700
Avg total
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North Carolina State University - Master in Financial Mathematics

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC 27695 Master in Financial Mathematics
11
Total Score
77
Peer Score
2.5
The North Carolina State University (NCSU) Master of Financial Mathematics (MFM) program is offered by the Department of Mathematics in the College of Sciences. Established in 2003, this three-semester program begins each fall. Application Deadline: Jul 15 (Spring), Jan 31 (Fall)
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  • NCSU Master of Financial Mathematics
  • Class of 2025
When entering a financial engineering or mathematics program, many students aspire to become quantitative researchers or traders. While this is a reasonable goal, I've learned it's important to understand what each program specifically prepares you for. NCSU's MFM... (more)
4.46 star(s) 28 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 107 Rejected 24
Tuition
$58,497
Enrollment
17 FT
Acceptance rate
21.2%
Yield rate
29.3%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
68%
After 3 months
100%
Compensation
Base
$89,692
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Boston University - MS in Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology

Boston University

Boston, MA 02215 MS in Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology
13
Total Score
74
Peer Score
3.0
The three-semester program is offered by Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Application Deadline: Oct 27 (round 1), Jan 12 (round 2), Feb 17 (round 3), Apr 7 (round 4)
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  • Great program but its rigorous
  • Class of 2025
The pre-term Math/Python camp is extremely important. I’d suggest putting in as much time and effort as possible during that period, because once the semester begins, things move fast and you’re expected to figure most things out on your own. The first semester is quite... (more)
3.69 star(s) 16 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 233 Rejected 117
Tuition
$85,281
Enrollment
101 FT
Acceptance rate
42.8%
Yield rate
18.6%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
60%
After 3 months
94%
Compensation
Base
$85,600
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Rutgers University - Master of Quantitative Finance

Rutgers University

Newark, NJ 07102 Master of Quantitative Finance
14
Total Score
71
Peer Score
2.6
The Rutgers Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) program was founded in 2001 and is housed in Rutgers Business School. The program is three-semester and starts in fall semester. Application Deadline: Nov 1 (Spring), May 15 (Fall)
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  • Excellent materials, mediocre delivery
  • Class of 2025
## Curriculum 4/5 The materials covered in the program are well-structured and comprehensive. It goes into details and deducts everything from the ground up. For example, for econometrics, I have utilized all linear regression techniques and time series models before I... (more)
4.07 star(s) 15 reviews
Pending 1 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 129 Rejected 8
Tuition
$67,587
Enrollment
31 FT, 1 PT
Acceptance rate
47.3%
Yield rate
16.3%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
61%
After 3 months
93%
Compensation
Base
$89,257
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University of Washington - MS Computational Finance & Risk Management

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195 MS Computational Finance & Risk Management
14
Total Score
71
Peer Score
3.0
The Master of Computational Finance and Risk Management (CFRM) program is a degree offered in the University of Washington’s Department of Applied Mathematics. Application Deadline: Jan 30 (campus), May 1 (online)
  • Strong program with an exceptional career advisor
  • Class of 2024
The courses and teachers were all great, but the career services office was truly exceptional. They helped students throughout the process with everything from finding and applying to internships to connecting students with former graduates at various employers. Their... (more)
4.91 star(s) 46 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 95 Rejected 67
Tuition
$46,500
Enrollment
38 FT, 12 PT
Acceptance rate
47.0%
Yield rate
24.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
74%
After 3 months
100%
Compensation
Base
$72,578
Avg total
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University of California, Los Angeles - Master of Financial Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90095 Master of Financial Engineering
16
Total Score
68
Peer Score
3.2
Launched in 2009, the UCLA Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program at the Anderson School of Management is a comprehensive 15-months, quarter-based full-time program starting each fall. Application Deadline: Dec 31 (round 1), Mar 1 (round 2), Apr 30 (round 3)
  • Great school, great people, don't come here though
  • Class of 2025
Graduating soon but I’m going to try to give an in-depth and honest review of the program for the incoming applicants. I am generally happy with my own outcome at UCLA and I emphasize this to point out my review is not an expression of personal frustration. I am... (more)
4.26 star(s) 46 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 2 Accepted 186 Rejected 82
Tuition
$78,470
Enrollment
48 FT
Acceptance rate
23.5%
Yield rate
28.2%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
39%
After 3 months
74%
Compensation
Base
$97,000
Avg total
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Fordham University - MS in Quantitative Finance

Fordham University

New York, NY 10023 MS in Quantitative Finance
17
Total Score
64
Peer Score
2.4
The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) program is offered by Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. The three-semester program starts in the Fall. Application Deadline: Oct 11 (round 1), Jan 10 (round 2), Mar 21 (round 3), May 2 (round 4), Jun 6 (round 5)
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  • An Underrated Program with Exceptional Depth and Quality
  • Class of 2025
My experience at Fordham University has been deeply rewarding, both academically and personally. The curriculum—particularly within the quantitative finance and analytics disciplines—strikes a thoughtful balance between theoretical rigor and practical application... (more)
5.00 star(s) 15 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 78 Rejected 14
Tuition
$75,690
Enrollment
31 FT
Acceptance rate
62.2%
Yield rate
11.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
43%
After 3 months
66%
Compensation
Base
$89,709
Avg total
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Stony Brook University - Master in Quantitative Finance

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 11794 Master in Quantitative Finance
18
Total Score
61
Peer Score
2.4
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) at Stony Brook University (SUNY) offers masters and PhD degrees with a concentration in Quantitative Finance. Application Deadline: Dec 1
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  • Personal Experience Review - Stony Brook Quantitative Finance Program
  • Class of 2029
Here is my personal experience: 1. Faculty In my experience, the program’s faculty have been excellent. The professors I’ve worked with are knowledgeable, approachable, and often incorporate insights from industry and research into their teaching. Their willingness to... (more)
4.33 star(s) 3 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 18 Rejected 8
Tuition
$43,790
Enrollment
23 FT, 2 PT
Acceptance rate
76.2%
Yield rate
24.0%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
36%
After 3 months
100%
Compensation
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - Master of Financial Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Urbana, IL 61801 Master of Financial Engineering
19
Total Score
60
Peer Score
2.6
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) offers a Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE) program through its Gies College of Business in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Statistics. Application Deadline: Dec 1 (round 1), Jan 1 (round 2), Feb 1 (round 3), Mar 1 (round 4), Apr 1 (round 5), Apr 15 (final)
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  • Solid Coursework and Responsible Faculty
  • Class of 2025
The MSFE program emphasizes practical, technical skill development, and the program director is highly responsible and supportive of students’ career goals. The existing practicum is valuable, but more opportunities for industry-level projects would make the experience... (more)
4.57 star(s) 42 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 139 Rejected 37
Tuition
$77,880
Enrollment
22 FT
Acceptance rate
48.5%
Yield rate
13.3%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
5%
After 3 months
66%
Compensation
Base
$102,600
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Master in Financial Engineering

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ 07030 Master in Financial Engineering
20
Total Score
59
Peer Score
2.3
The Master in Financial Engineering (MFE) program is offered by Stevens School of Business. The three-semester program starts each fall semester. Application Deadline: Nov 1 (Spring), Apr 15 (Fall)
  • Excellent Program
  • Class of 2025
As a financial engineering student that knew very little about finance before coming to Stevens, the program has prepared me for a career in the finance industry. The Master´s program is mathematically rigorous, and all professors are excellent and will help you out... (more)
4.52 star(s) 58 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 65 Rejected 2
Tuition
$47,530
Enrollment
30 FT, 7 PT
Acceptance rate
95.0%
Yield rate
12.2%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
50%
After 3 months
82%
Compensation
Base
$81,447
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University of Minnesota - Master of Financial Mathematics

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN 55455 Master of Financial Mathematics
21
Total Score
58
Peer Score
2.7
The program is offered by Minnesota Center for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, a specialized center for quantitive finance within the School of Mathematics. Application Deadline: Feb 1 (round 1), Mar 1 (round 2)
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  • Prepared Me Well for the Real World of Quant Finance
  • Class of 2024
One of the greatest strengths of the MFM program is the fact that many courses are taught by seasoned adjunct instructors who are active professionals in the quant finance industry. This ensured that what we learned was not only theoretically sound but also aligned with... (more)
4.71 star(s) 42 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 28 Rejected 10
Tuition
$43,995
Enrollment
19 FT
Acceptance rate
85.2%
Yield rate
25.3%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
23%
After 3 months
62%
Compensation
Base
$76,500
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Claremont Graduate University - MS in Financial Engineering

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 91711 MS in Financial Engineering
22
Total Score
53
Peer Score
2.1
Application Deadline: Jul 5
  • CGU MSFE is very Flexible
  • Class of 2025
I'll be done with my coursework for the MSFE program after Summer 2025. I thought I would share my pros and cons about the program. Pros: - Smaller class size One of the main reasons I leaned toward CGU is the low student-faculty ratio. In all the classes I took, I... (more)
3.50 star(s) 12 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 22 Rejected 1
Tuition
$81,576
Enrollment
6 FT
Acceptance rate
81.8%
Yield rate
13.3%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
38%
After 3 months
85%
Compensation
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS in Quantitative Finance and Risk Analytics

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY 12180 MS in Quantitative Finance and Risk Analytics
23
Total Score
42
Peer Score
2.1
Application Deadline: December 1, January 15, March 1, April 15
Though the location is not financially- central, you will still definitely be surrounded by cutting edge lectures and experienced professors as well as excellent classmates in the same camp. I can not appreciate more for this elite college. In this one-year program, you... (more)
4.82 star(s) 11 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 11 Rejected 7
Tuition
$58,290
Enrollment
13 FT
Acceptance rate
72.8%
Yield rate
6.7%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
8%
After 3 months
18%
Compensation
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~ Illinois Institute of Technology - Master in Mathematical Finance

~ Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL 60616 Master in Mathematical Finance
NR
Peer Score
2.2
A program always make you believe you will perform better in Quant World!(2011.08 – 2013.05) What do you think is unique about this program? The program’s curriculum has a great combined flavor from theoretical perspective and practical projects. From theoretical SIDE... (more)
4.33 star(s) 6 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 22 Rejected 1
Tuition
$52,450
Enrollment
6 FT
Acceptance rate
61.6%
Yield rate
9.8%
Employment Rate
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Johns Hopkins University - Financial Mathematics MSE

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 21218 Financial Mathematics MSE
NR
Peer Score
2.6
The Financial Mathematics program is offered by Johns Hopskins Whiting School of Engineering under their Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Application Deadline: Dec 15
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  • Good Program
  • Class of 2025
Overall, I really enjoyed the JHU Financial Math program. The emphasis on coursework is great — there are plenty of related classes to choose from, ranging from fundamental math and computer science to advanced topics like market microstructure, financial derivatives... (more)
4.64 star(s) 11 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 67 Rejected 52
Tuition
$87,120
Enrollment
57 FT, 2 PT
Acceptance rate
41.4%
Yield rate
22.0%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
23%
After 3 months
100%
Compensation
Base
$87,625
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Lehigh University - MS in Financial Engineering

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 18015 MS in Financial Engineering
NR
Peer Score
2.0
Application Deadline: Nov 15 (Spring), Oct 15 (round 1), Jan 15 (round 2), Apr 1 (round 3), May 15 (round 4)
  • Lehigh’s MFE Program Helps Me Grow
  • Class of 2026
The Master’s in Financial Engineering program at Lehigh is a strong, well-designed program that prepares students for a career in quantitative finance. The courses are flexible and focus on cs, statistics and finance. This program will provide students capstone projects... (more)
5.00 star(s) 24 reviews
Pending 1 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 3 Rejected 0
Tuition
$45,000
Enrollment
13 FT
Acceptance rate
73.2%
Yield rate
18.3%
Employment Rate
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~ Rutgers University - MS in Mathematical Finance

~ Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ 08854 MS in Mathematical Finance
NR
Peer Score
2.5
The program is strong. Students are expected to take two courses each of stochastic calculus, numerical analysis, and statistics (regression and time series analysis). These courses are very rigorous. But it is not all theory. Many elective courses are taught by current... (more)
4.13 star(s) 8 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 88 Rejected 32
Tuition
$55,310
Enrollment
17 FT, 2 PT
Acceptance rate
49.1%
Yield rate
29.8%
Employment Rate
After 3 months
56%
Compensation
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University of Michigan - MS in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MS in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management
NR
Peer Score
2.6
Application Deadline: February 1
Introduction: I write this review from the perspective of a student who has a balanced mathematics and statistics background whose goals were to get a practical education in quantitative finance to use towards a career in the industry. 1. Curriculum: The core... (more)
2.67 star(s) 6 reviews
Pending 1 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 16 Rejected 13
Tuition
$74,322
Enrollment
24 FT
Acceptance rate
35.7%
Yield rate
14.8%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
37%
After 3 months
67%
Compensation
Avg total
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte - MS in Mathematical Finance

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 28223 MS in Mathematical Finance
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Peer Score
2.2
Application Deadline: Oct 1 (Spring), Aug 1 (Fall)
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  • Decent and good program
  • Class of 2024
I completed my M.S. in Mathematical Finance at UNC Charlotte in December 2024, and overall, I would describe the program as a technically rigorous and industry aligned choice that’s particularly strong for those aiming at risk, quantitative risk management, or applied... (more)
4.58 star(s) 12 reviews
Pending 1 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 24 Rejected 0
Tuition
$40,583
Enrollment
39 FT
Acceptance rate
80.6%
Yield rate
44.8%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
25%
After 3 months
50%
Compensation
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