2025 QuantNet Rankings of Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering Programs

We are pleased to announce the publication of the QuantNet 2025 Rankings of Financial Engineering programs.
The full 2025 QuantNet MFE ranking is released here
For comparison, the 2024 QuantNet MFE ranking is here.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

How to Decode the QuantNet Rankings for Deeper Insights

QuantNet rankings are more than just numbers—they’re a gateway to understanding program quality, career outcomes, and earning potential. Here’s how you can unlock the key insights:

1. Look Beyond the Rank: Focus on Total Score
The Total Score offers a richer perspective than the rank alone. For instance, the gap between #7 and #9 might be small, while the difference between #9 and #11 could be more significant. Use this score to make more informed comparisons.

2. Dive Into Employment Outcomes
Employment metrics reveal the real-world impact of a program. For example, at the #9-ranked program:

• 76% of job seekers landed full-time roles by graduation.
• An additional 12% secured roles within three months.
• Of the 88% employed, 55% started their careers in the U.S., while 33% pursued opportunities overseas.

These stats highlight both domestic and global career prospects.

3. Decode Compensation Data
Starting with the 2023 rankings, reported base salaries and sign-on bonuses focus exclusively on full-time, U.S.-based employment. This ensures clarity when assessing earning potential for domestic roles.

Why This Matters
Choosing the right program is one of the most impactful decisions for your career. By exploring these key metrics, you can go beyond the surface to identify programs that truly align with your ambitions and goals.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

The 2025 QuantNet ranking will be released around the middle of next week. No spoilers but expect some surprises this year.

 

[MikeLawrence]

The 2025 QuantNet ranking will be released around the middle of next week. No spoilers but expect some surprises this year.

Baruch and/or Princeton dropping out of top two?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Baruch and/or Princeton dropping out of top two?

 

[Paul Lopez]

I just hope the programs are staying strong and we keep seeing growth. I get sad when I see programs are stalling or closing outright.

 

[twood]

Are list members going to get the rankings before its published?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Are list members going to get the rankings before its published?

Yes, anyone subscribed to our list will receive a sneak peek of the ranking via email tomorrow at 9 AM EST. The full 2025 ranking page, featuring comprehensive data (acceptance rates, employment rates, salaries, etc.), will go live at 10 AM EST.

This staggered release helps us manage traffic on our busiest day of the year while giving priority access to our active members before the general public.

 

[Paul Lopez]

Very exciting

 

[LinearAlgebraLover]

My family will be talking about politics at Thanksgiving, but I'm going to be talking about the drama of the new QuantNet rankings. We are not the same

 

[Andy Nguyen]

My family will be talking about politics at Thanksgiving, but I'm going to be talking about the drama of the new QuantNet rankings. We are not the same

Allow me to help with the drama so you have more to talk at Thanksgiving dinner. I'm going to slowly release the full list, starting at the bottom at 10 AM. It will be done differently from previous rankings.

 

[zephyrus]

What would be a surprise for me:
1. Any one of Baruch/CMU/Princeton not being in top 3
2. MIT reclaiming its top 5 spot
3. Stanford entering the rankings

What I low-key expect (might be very wrong): UCB/Columbia falling slightly and UChicago, NYU moving up

 

[Tigga]

What would be a surprise for me:
1. Any one of Baruch/CMU/Princeton not being in top 3
2. MIT reclaiming its top 5 spot
3. Stanford entering the rankings

What I low-key expect (might be very wrong): UCB/Columbia falling slightly and UChicago, NYU moving up

That would be huge if any of these scenarios happen. Can't wait to see it. Only a few more hours to go.

 

[Paul Lopez]

Always want to see NYU courant do good things

 

[Tigga]

Always want to see NYU courant do good things

My condolences. It's a huge drop for them this year. Employment stats are bad.

 

[Paul Lopez]

My condolences. It's a huge drop for them this year. Employment stats are bad.

I saw! Poor NYU and nyc!

 

[marcusaurelius]

Hey @Andy Nguyen , would love to see Total Score computation and weightings. I used to look at them two years ago, but lost familiarity with the inner workings of the forum. Where could I find this?

 

[JayZed]

Hi, great work as always! Baruch losing their #1 streak is a new development for sure

I had a couple questions to ask as follow up:
- Is there an anticipated date for 2025 rankings of UK Quant MSc programs?
- Is Yale's MS in asset management not considered because it differs too much from a Quant program?
- Is the 2025 methodology similar to the 2024 one?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Hey @Andy Nguyen , would love to see Total Score computation and weightings. I used to look at them two years ago, but lost familiarity with the inner workings of the forum. Where could I find this?

2025 MFE Programs Rankings Methodology

quantnet.com

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Hi, great work as always! Baruch losing their #1 streak is a new development for sure

I had a couple questions to ask as follow up:
- Is there an anticipated date for 2025 rankings of UK Quant MSc programs?
- Is Yale's MS in asset management not considered because it differs too much from a Quant program?
- Is the 2025 methodology similar to the 2024 one?

We hope to release the UK rankings early next year.
Yale Asset Management was invited but chose to not participate. Hopefully, they will return in future rankings.
2025 methodology is the same as 2024. See link above.