Master’s in Quantitative Finance from Rutgers Business School

Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF)

Become a Wall Street-ready quant with the right mix of finance, programming, and real-world projects.

Ranked #13th best financial engineering program in the USA (QuantNet)

✓ 15+ electives bridging quant and tech

✓ Alumni at Goldman Sachs, Citi etc.

✓ STEM- designated with 3 years OPT

✓ $106,000 average starting salary

Starts from

August 2026

Duration

12 - 18 months

Programme fee

$83,910

Credits

Starts from

August 2026

Duration

12 - 18 months

Programme fee

$83,910

Credits

Starts from

August 2026

Duration

12 - 18 months

Programme fee

$83,910

Credits

The Degree Designed for Tomorrow's Quant Leaders

Program Overview

Finance today runs on data, models, and analytics - and the professionals who master them lead the markets. MQF at Rutgers Business School is a STEM-designated program that turns analytical skill into global opportunity. Ranked among the Top 20 Quantitative Finance programs in North America, Rutgers MQF blends quantitative rigor with industry relevance.

Industry-experienced faculty who bring real-world insights to every class
Proximity to New York City’s financial hub
A STEM-designated curriculum, unlocking up to 3 years of OPT for international students

Industry-experienced faculty who bring real-world insights to every class
Proximity to New York City’s financial hub
A STEM-designated curriculum, unlocking up to 3 years of OPT for international students

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Why MQF at Rutgers?

R1 Research University

Industry-sponsored projects

600,400+ Alumni

Get access to global opportunities

Career Fairs

Network with NYC’s top employers

Fortune 500 access

Rutgers grads are hired by Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, J.P Morgan, Citigroup, Bloomberg

World-Class Faculty

Taught by professors with decades of experience & at the top of their fields

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Who is this Program for?

The Rutgers Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) is designed for ambitious problem-solvers who want to transform numbers, models, and code into real financial impact. Whether you’re starting your journey or leveling up your career, this program positions you at the heart of global finance.

Aspiring quants — who want to break into Wall Street roles in trading, asset management, or hedge funds.

STEM graduates — with backgrounds in math, engineering, physics, computer science, or economics aiming to pivot into finance.

Early-career finance professionals — seeking to deepen technical expertise in risk, modeling, and analytics to accelerate career growth.

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Career Outcomes

Quantitative Analyst

Financial Data Scientist

Investment Strategist

Risk Manager

Portfolio Analyst

Quantitative Analyst

Average starting salaries

$100,000–$130,000

Average starting salaries

$100,000–$130,000

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Testimonials

I chose Rutgers because of its strong quantitative training and good reputation on Wall Street. One of the greatest strengths of the MQF program is its faculty, who present fundamental financial concepts precisely and clearly.
Tony Zhang
Vice President, HSBC
I joined Citi in NYC within 6 months of graduation, thanks to Rutgers' career support.
Nilesh Patel
Managing Director, Ramius Advisors LLC
I chose Rutgers Business School for the range and diversity of the curriculum. Having completed the program now, I can see that the guest speakers and mentoring we received, on top of the course work, prepared us to interview well.
Prateek Bhatnagar
Risk management, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The blend of quant, finance, and machine learning gave me an edge in NYC's job market.
Ayesha Shaik
Goldman Sachs Credit Risk Analyst
The proximity to New York helps you get great jobs. You get to meet a lot of professionals, speak to them, and know more about the industry. It’s a great program and you have a lot of opportunities.
Swetha Devireddy
Risk Analyst, Cowen Inc.

I chose Rutgers because of its strong quantitative training and good reputation on Wall Street. One of the greatest strengths of the MQF program is its faculty, who present fundamental financial concepts precisely and clearly.
Tony Zhang
Vice President, HSBC
I joined Citi in NYC within 6 months of graduation, thanks to Rutgers' career support.
Nilesh Patel
Managing Director, Ramius Advisors LLC
I chose Rutgers Business School for the range and diversity of the curriculum. Having completed the program now, I can see that the guest speakers and mentoring we received, on top of the course work, prepared us to interview well.
Prateek Bhatnagar
Risk management, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The blend of quant, finance, and machine learning gave me an edge in NYC's job market.
Ayesha Shaik
Goldman Sachs Credit Risk Analyst
The proximity to New York helps you get great jobs. You get to meet a lot of professionals, speak to them, and know more about the industry. It’s a great program and you have a lot of opportunities.
Swetha Devireddy
Risk Analyst, Cowen Inc.