by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting and Finance Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 48 degrees in accounting and finance during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. We derive our Best Overall Accounting and Finance School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The accounting and finance school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Accounting and Finance Schools in the Plains States Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the accounting and finance degree levels they offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting and finance needs to take a look at University of Missouri - Columbia. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.More information about a degree in accounting and finance from University of Missouri - Columbia
It is difficult to beat Drake University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting and finance. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drake is a great university overall.
There were roughly 4 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Drake in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Drake University
University of North Dakota is a great choice for students interested in a degree in accounting and finance. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #218 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UND is a great university overall.
There were roughly 12 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from University of North Dakota
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting and finance has to look into Bethel University Minnesota. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 7 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Bethel University Minnesota
McPherson College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in accounting and finance. McPherson College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of McPherson. This college ranks 30th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were about 5 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at McPherson College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from McPherson College
MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the suburb of Moorhead. This university ranks 25th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 9 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at MSU Moorhead in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Located in the town of Hillsboro, Tabor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 24th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were about 7 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Tabor in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Tabor CollegeLearn about other programs related to Accounting and Finance that might interest you.
Explore the best accounting and finance schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 742 | 20 |
| Missouri | 693 | 0 |
| Iowa | 648 | 4 |
| Kansas | 599 | 12 |
| North Dakota | 416 | 12 |
One of 5 majors within the Accounting area of study, Accounting and Finance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 6,058 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 747 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 108 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 59 |
| Auditing | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
