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11 Best Public Finance Universities in United States

Of the 11 Public Finance universities in the United States, University of Alaska - Fairbanks ranks highest at #467 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. It is followed by University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States). The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Alaska - Fairbanks at #467 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 11 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 11 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 83% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Finance in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467), University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Finance in the United States?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Finance course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Finance courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Finance online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Finance courses in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham, with 2, ahead of The University of Alabama (1).

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