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    Master in Finance

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    Princeton, USMFinIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $130,420.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    5.8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    35
    Cohort
    students
    16
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master in Finance at Princeton University is a 16-credit, 2-year, in-person MFin program based in Princeton, US. Tuition is $130,420 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year interdisciplinary program providing background in financial economics, data analysis and technology, financial engineering, and computational methods. Draws from departments including Economics, Operations Research and Financial Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics, with courses in machine learning, fintech, data science, and entrepreneurship.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $199,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $38,610.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master in Finance at Princeton University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master in Finance at Princeton University is $130,420 across 16 required credits.
    Is Master in Finance at Princeton University online or in-person?
    Master in Finance at Princeton University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master in Finance at Princeton University take to complete?
    Master in Finance at Princeton University is structured around 2 years and 16 credits.
    Is Master in Finance at Princeton University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master in Finance at Princeton University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master in Finance at Princeton University?
    Master in Finance at Princeton University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 5.8%.