2026 Best Accounting and Finance Schools in Ohio

Accounting and Finance is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for accounting and finance students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Accounting and Finance Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Accounting and Finance in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting and finance degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Accounting and Finance

1

Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded

$38,671 Median Starting Salary

Stark State College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting and finance. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a large public institution. There were roughly 14 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Stark State College in the most recent data year. Accounting And Finance graduates of Stark State College earn a median of $38,671 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,455 to complete this degree. Read more about the accounting and finance program at Stark State College

2

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded

$40,613 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Hiram College one of the top schools for accounting and finance. Located in the rural area of Hiram, Hiram College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 13 accounting and finance degrees were awarded at Hiram College in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting and finance program make about $40,613 in their early career. Hiram College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Hiram College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.