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2023 QuantNet Ranking of Best Financial Engineering Programs

The 2023 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
4.2
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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  • A Program That Removes Information Gaps and Builds Industry Readiness
  • Class of 2024
Baruch MFE’s biggest strength is how early it exposes students to what the quant industry actually needs. The guidance you receive before the program even starts removes much of the information asymmetry and helps you prepare with focus from day one. The job-search... (more)
4.94 star(s) 36 reviews
Pending 22 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 232 Rejected 388
Tuition
$42,395
Enrollment
22 FT, 3 PT
Acceptance rate
6.7%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
100%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$134,332
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Princeton University - Master in Finance

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ 08544 Master in Finance
2
Total Score
97
Peer Score
3.9
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
$114,820
Enrollment
25 FT
Acceptance rate
4.8%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
100%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$149,000
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University of California, Berkeley - Master of Financial Engineering

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720 Master of Financial Engineering
3
Total Score
93
Peer Score
4.0
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 12 Accepted 247 Rejected 152
Tuition
$78,142
Enrollment
78 FT, 7 PT
Acceptance rate
19.3%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
88%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$150,190
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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
4
Total Score
91
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
$92,534
Enrollment
96 FT
Acceptance rate
22.1%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
88%
After 3 months
96%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$117,513
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Columbia University - MA in Mathematics of Finance (MAFN)

Columbia University

New York, NY 10027 MA in Mathematics of Finance (MAFN)
5
Total Score
87
Peer Score
3.4
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
$90,304
Enrollment
103 FT, 4 PT
Acceptance rate
18.6%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
87%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$114,839
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Finance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA 02139 Master of Finance
6
Total Score
86
Peer Score
3.2
Established in 2008, the MIT Master in Finance (MFin) program is a 18-month, full-time program starting in the summer, offered by the Sloan School of Management. Application Deadline: Jan 5
  • Pre-experience Business School
  • Class of 2026
To give a summary of the program's main features and bugs: Good: - Highly flexible. You can truly do whatever you want with this degree -- whether you want it to be completely quant focused, or basically an MBA. - Extremely sharp cohort. Many of your classmates will... (more)
3.81 star(s) 27 reviews
Pending 7 Waitlisted 2 Accepted 220 Rejected 396
Tuition
$117,044
Enrollment
123 FT
Acceptance rate
9.3%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
90%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$114,545
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Cornell University - Master in Financial Engineering

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14850 Master in Financial Engineering
7
Total Score
82
Peer Score
3.7
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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  • Average Program
  • Class of 2025
Academics: Overall, I would rate the academics as average. You’ll spend your first year on the Ithaca campus taking classes from ORIE department professors. Some of them are excellent, while others are less engaging , so you’ll need to rely heavily on self-study. That... (more)
4.40 star(s) 10 reviews
Pending 5 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 333 Rejected 266
Tuition
$93,684
Enrollment
57 FT
Acceptance rate
22.1%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
80%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$107,000
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New York University - MS in Mathematics in Finance

New York University

New York, NY 10012 MS in Mathematics in Finance
7
Total Score
82
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
$73,000
Enrollment
46 FT, 2 PT
Acceptance rate
21.9%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
75%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$101,368
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Columbia University - Masters in Financial Engineering

Columbia University

New York, NY 10027 Masters in Financial Engineering
9
Total Score
80
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
  • Good Program, some things could be better
  • Class of 2024
I will structure this review into the following categories: students, classroom instruction, program resources, and career training. Students: Given that the program has a 10% acceptance rate, the students that are accepted are necessarily the best of the best. Many... (more)
3.31 star(s) 16 reviews
Pending 9 Waitlisted 7 Accepted 415 Rejected 500
Tuition
$85,032
Enrollment
95 FT
Acceptance rate
11.1%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
40%
After 3 months
65%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$115,556
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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
9
Total Score
80
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
  • The Career Advantage of NYU MFE
  • Class of 2017
Since the MFE program is highly career-oriented, most applicants aim to secure strong job opportunities upon graduation. I will focus on the program’s career-support advantages: 1) Industry-aligned curriculum The course structure closely mirrors real-world industry... (more)
3.66 star(s) 38 reviews
Pending 5 Waitlisted 3 Accepted 340 Rejected 166
Tuition
$79,674
Enrollment
153 FT, 2 PT
Acceptance rate
27.8%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
76%
After 3 months
94%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$107,624
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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
9
Total Score
80
Peer Score
3.5
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
$85,276
Enrollment
88 FT
Acceptance rate
35.7%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
95%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$115,268
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University of Chicago - MS in Financial Mathematics

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 60637 MS in Financial Mathematics
12
Total Score
79
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
$88,183
Enrollment
91 FT, 10 PT
Acceptance rate
25.0%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
91%
After 3 months
96%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$114,829
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North Carolina State University - Master in Financial Mathematics

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC 27695 Master in Financial Mathematics
13
Total Score
78
Peer Score
2.7
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
$61,359
Enrollment
33 FT
Acceptance rate
16.9%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
85%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$118,500
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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
14
Total Score
72
Peer Score
3.1
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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  • Probably the best choice if you can't go to the top 4
  • Class of 2025
Qcf went up to top 8 this year on quantnet, which made it highly competitive for 2025 fall. Of course, you can't rely on the career service to get an amazing offer from a hedge fund, but it's good enough for most people in this hard time. (more)
4.00 star(s) 12 reviews
Pending 10 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 237 Rejected 160
Tuition
$60,228
Enrollment
50 FT, 1 PT
Acceptance rate
31.9%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
91%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$105,168
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University of Washington - MS Computational Finance & Risk Management

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195 MS Computational Finance & Risk Management
15
Total Score
69
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)
  • A rigorous primer in both theory and industry
  • Class of 2025
I joined the program in 2023. My undergraduate background was in Mathematics. The University of Washington runs on a quarter system, meaning there are 3 academic terms in a school year of 10 weeks each. This allows you to hit the ground running and broaden your exposure... (more)
4.91 star(s) 45 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 95 Rejected 67
Tuition
$46,715
Enrollment
36 FT, 7 PT
Acceptance rate
43.6%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
87%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$87,945
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Rutgers University - Master of Quantitative Finance

Rutgers University

Newark, NJ 07102 Master of Quantitative Finance
16
Total Score
66
Peer Score
3.1
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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  • Great, transformational, but can improve
  • Class of 2022
Good things 1. The Program offers diverse choices of subjects that you can tailor for your desired career path. 45 credits are required for graduation, 30 core and 15 elective. The 30 core credits, corresponding to 10 classes, will cover all the basis subjects centering... (more)
4.07 star(s) 14 reviews
Pending 1 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 128 Rejected 8
Tuition
$66,783
Enrollment
64 FT
Acceptance rate
47.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
50%
After 3 months
91%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$97,284
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Johns Hopkins University - Financial Mathematics MSE

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 21218 Financial Mathematics MSE
17
Total Score
64
Peer Score
2.5
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
$91,627
Enrollment
33 FT
Acceptance rate
33.5%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
67%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$100,625
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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
18
Total Score
61
Peer Score
3.2
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 3 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 231 Rejected 117
Tuition
$93,483
Enrollment
89 FT
Acceptance rate
50.6%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
44%
After 3 months
73%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$90,421
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Master in Financial Engineering

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ 07030 Master in Financial Engineering
19
Total Score
55
Peer Score
2.4
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
$51,966
Enrollment
28 FT, 5 PT
Acceptance rate
85.2%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
60%
After 3 months
98%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$95,530
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Fordham University - MS in Quantitative Finance

Fordham University

New York, NY 10023 MS in Quantitative Finance
20
Total Score
53
Peer Score
2.6
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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  • Great professors & network
  • Class of 2025
Exceptional faculty with strong industry and academic backgrounds. You get exposure to a prestigious crowd. The professors also teach at other schools like Princeton Columbia and NYU so the level of teaching is on par with the best. (more)
5.00 star(s) 14 reviews
Pending 2 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 77 Rejected 14
Tuition
$77,743
Enrollment
16 FT
Acceptance rate
47.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
35%
After 3 months
65%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$98,356
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Claremont Graduate University - MS in Financial Engineering

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 91711 MS in Financial Engineering
NR
Peer Score
2.3
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
$82,467
Enrollment
5 FT
Acceptance rate
93.3%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
50%
After 3 months
75%
Compensation
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Lehigh University - MS in Financial Engineering

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 18015 MS in Financial Engineering
NR
Peer Score
2.5
Application Deadline: Nov 15 (Spring), Oct 15 (round 1), Jan 15 (round 2), Apr 1 (round 3), May 15 (round 4)
  • Lehigh University's MS in Financial Engineering program provides a rigorous, integrated education in finance, mathematics, and computational methods that prepares students for successful careers in quantitative finance, risk management, and fintech, and I highly recommend it.
  • Class of 2026
The MS in Financial Engineering program at Lehigh University is a rigorous and well-structured program that effectively combines finance, mathematics, and computational methods to prepare students for careers in quantitative finance, risk management, and financial... (more)
5.00 star(s) 22 reviews
Pending 1 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 3 Rejected 0
Tuition
$45,300
Enrollment
13 FT, 1 PT
Acceptance rate
48.5%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
100%
After 3 months
100%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$131,667
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Oklahoma State University - MS in Quantitative Finance

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK 74078 MS in Quantitative Finance
NR
Application Deadline: Feb 1
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  • OSU Quant Finance Review
  • Class of 2025
The Master’s in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) program at Oklahoma State University is a rigorous and well-rounded academic experience that thoroughly prepared me for a career in quantitative and data-driven roles. Coming into the program with a background in Physics and... (more)
5.00 star(s) 1 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 3 Rejected 0
Tuition
$12,012
Enrollment
7 FT
Acceptance rate
69.2%
Employment Rate
Compensation
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Rutgers University - MS in Financial Statistics and Risk Management

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ 08854 MS in Financial Statistics and Risk Management
NR
Peer Score
2.4
Application Deadline: Rolling
The professors at the programs are great. They have been the experts in the field and they are able to explain complicate knowledge in a plain way. The directors at the program is so friendly and help, as they have been trying their best to help students to look for... (more)
5.00 star(s) 4 reviews
Pending 0 Waitlisted 0 Accepted 8 Rejected 1
Tuition
$56,100
Enrollment
9 FT, 1 PT
Acceptance rate
67.2%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
50%
After 3 months
100%
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~ Rutgers University - MS in Mathematical Finance

~ Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ 08854 MS in Mathematical Finance
NR
Peer Score
3.0
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
$65,077
Enrollment
9 FT
Acceptance rate
29.3%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
25%
After 3 months
75%
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
NR
Peer Score
2.8
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
$78,483
Enrollment
27 FT
Acceptance rate
63.4%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
47%
After 3 months
89%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$100,640
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Stony Brook University - Master in Quantitative Finance

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 11794 Master in Quantitative Finance
NR
Peer Score
2.5
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
$44,892
Enrollment
24 FT
Acceptance rate
58.0%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
50%
After 3 months
50%
Compensation
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University of Minnesota - Master of Financial Mathematics

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN 55455 Master of Financial Mathematics
NR
Peer Score
2.6
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
$49,420
Enrollment
14 FT, 4 PT
Acceptance rate
63.2%
Employment Rate
At Graduation
70%
After 3 months
90%
Employed in the US
Compensation
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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
2.5
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
$42,826
Enrollment
13 FT, 4 PT
Acceptance rate
83.9%
Undergrad GPA
Employment Rate
At Graduation
50%
After 3 months
73%
Employed in the US
Compensation
Base
$97,615
Avg total
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