by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 400 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 16,746 master's degrees in accounting to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
The accounting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for accounting students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting has to take a look at University of Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Pennsylvania
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in accounting has to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Washington University in St Louis
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in accounting has to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Texas A&M University - College Station
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in accounting. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in accounting from Vanderbilt University
Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin
Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a master’s in accounting from Bentley University
Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Notre Dame
Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Connecticut
BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Provo.More information about a master’s in accounting from Brigham Young University - Provo
Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from New York University
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Villanova University
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in accounting from George Washington University
Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Georgia
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Missouri - Columbia
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in accounting from George Mason University
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in accounting from Indiana University - Bloomington
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Scranton
Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a master’s in accounting from Fairfield University
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in accounting from Boston College
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Miami
Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Texas Christian University
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from DePaul University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Maryland - College Park
Learn about other programs related to Accounting that might interest you.
Gain the competitive edge required to advance in today's financial environments with this online graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 400 different United States accounting schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 51 | Golden Gate University - San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| 52 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 53 | Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH |
| 54 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA |
| 55 | Miami University - Oxford | Oxford, OH |
| 56 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 57 | University of St Thomas Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN |
| 57 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 58 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN |
| 59 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 60 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ |
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Denver | Denver, CO |
| 62 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 63 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 64 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 65 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| 66 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 67 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| 68 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| 69 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 70 | University of San Diego | San Diego, CA |
| 71 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA |
| 72 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 73 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 74 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 75 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL |
| 76 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 76 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 77 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 78 | Trinity University | San Antonio, TX |
| 79 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| 80 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 83 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA |
View the Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 5 majors within the Accounting area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 696 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 367 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 300 |
| Auditing | 78 |
