by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for accounting and finance students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 354 bachelor's degrees in accounting and finance to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The accounting and finance bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality accounting and finance program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for accounting and finance students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting and Finance Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
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. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.
Bentley University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Located in the small city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Bentley University
Southern New Hampshire University is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Southern New Hampshire University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance needs to look into Bryant University. Located in the large suburb of Smithfield, Bryant is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Bryant University
It's hard to beat Suffolk University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Suffolk University
Salem State University is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Salem State University
Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Bridgewater State University
Franklin Pierce is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Rindge.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Franklin Pierce University
GSC is a small public college located in the town of Concord.More information about a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from Granite State College
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Whether you're looking to enter the field or change careers, SNHU's online financial planning degree can prepare you to pursue a wide range of jobs in finance, insurance, business and banking. The program is ideal for individuals with a solid mix of interpersonal and analytical skills.
Explore the best accounting and finance schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 199 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 7 |
| Maine | 281 | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 146 |
One of 5 majors within the Accounting area of study, Accounting and Finance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 2,819 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 24 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 1 |
