2024 Best Accounting Schools in Connecticut
12
Colleges in Connecticut
1,126
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Ranked #7 in popularity,
accounting is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual reviewed 12 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,126 degrees in accounting during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Accounting School
The accounting program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting rankings. We derive our Best Overall Accounting School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Accounting Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Featured Accounting Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Accounting
If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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MS in Accounting
Gain the competitive edge required to advance in today's financial environments with this online graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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AS in Accounting
Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Accounting in Connecticut
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the accounting degree levels they offer.
10 Top Connecticut Schools in Accounting
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
281
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. UCONN is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were approximately 281 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of ConnecticutMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CT
179
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Fairfield University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 179 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Fairfield UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
134
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to take a look at Central Connecticut State University. CCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of New Britain. A Best Colleges rank of #678 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCSU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 134 accounting students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CT
139
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Sacred Heart University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #706 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sacred Heart is a great university overall.
There were approximately 139 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Sacred Heart UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CT
67
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 67 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of HartfordMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CT
118
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 118 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Post UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CT
51
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hamden. A Best Colleges rank of #488 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Quinnipiac is a great university overall.
There were about 51 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Quinnipiac UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CT
University of New Haven is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #698 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of New Haven is a great university overall.
There were about 27 accounting students who graduated with this degree at University of New Haven in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of New HavenMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CT
44
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the fringe town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 16th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were roughly 44 accounting students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Eastern Connecticut State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CT
Albertus Magnus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of New Haven. This college ranks 25th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were approximately 21 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Albertus Magnus in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Albertus Magnus College
