2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region
246
Colleges in the Southeast Region
16,186
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #7 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 246 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 16,186 degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
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 the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Accounting in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Accounting
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In TN
33
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to look into Vanderbilt University. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 33 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
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Every student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to look into Emory University. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 23 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Emory University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
405
Accounting Degrees Awarded
University of Georgia is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in accounting. UGA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 405 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In VA
46
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Washington and Lee University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.
There were roughly 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Washington and Lee University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In FL
106
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were approximately 106 accounting students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Miami
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
295
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 295 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from George Mason University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
215
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were approximately 215 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
196
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were about 196 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
406
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 406 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from The University of Alabama
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
287
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.
There were about 287 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Florida State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MS
429
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were about 429 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Mississippi
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
240
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were roughly 240 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In FL
181
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 181 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AL
256
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were approximately 256 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Auburn University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
142
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from James Madison University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
258
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UARK is a very large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were about 258 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SC
206
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were about 206 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
157
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 157 accounting students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In FL
310
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 310 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Florida International University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
215
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Clemson is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were roughly 215 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
387
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 387 accounting students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
218
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were about 218 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
312
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 312 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Central Florida
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
502
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 502 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In NC
45
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh. This college ranks 13th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 45 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year.
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