2026 Best Accounting and Finance Schools in Massachusetts

Accounting and Finance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best accounting and finance schools.

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• Best Accounting and Finance Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for Accounting and Finance in Massachusetts

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

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

48 Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded

$72,944 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Bentley University this year for accounting and finance. Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 48 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Bentley University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting and finance degree recipients from Bentley University generally make around $72,944. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the accounting and finance program at Bentley University

2

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

69 Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded

$63,299 Median Starting Salary

Bridgewater State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best accounting and finance schools. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 69 accounting and finance degrees were awarded at Bridgewater State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting and finance program make about $63,299 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the accounting and finance program at Bridgewater State University

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 · 5 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.