2024 Best Accounting and Finance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
14
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
557
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
accounting and finance, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #289 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting and Finance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 557 degrees in accounting and finance during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Accounting and Finance School
The accounting and finance program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting and Finance rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting and finance schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Accounting and Finance Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting and Finance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to 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 and Finance Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Accounting & Finance
Invest in the analytical and quantitative skills you need to succeed in a career in finance with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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MS in Accounting & Finance
Gain the important financial analysis and quantitative skills required for leadership or management positions with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Accounting and Finance in the Middle Atlantic 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 and finance degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
190
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Drexel University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting and finance. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were approximately 190 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Drexel University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
79
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
Bucknell University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting and finance. Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.
There were roughly 79 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Bucknell University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
55
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting and finance needs to look into Fordham University. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #109 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.
There were about 55 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Fordham University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
97
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
University of Maryland Global Campus is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in accounting and finance. UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.
There were about 97 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from University of Maryland Global Campus
Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. A Best Colleges rank of #482 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rider is a great university overall.
There were about 3 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Rider in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Rider University
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