by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 387 master's degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in accounting.
Auburn University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in accounting. Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in accounting from Auburn University
The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in accounting. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from The University of Alabama
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting needs to take a look at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Samford University is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Samford University
Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Alabama in Huntsville
Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of North Alabama
USA is a large public university located in the midsize city of Mobile.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of South Alabama
TROY is a large public university located in the remote town of Troy.More information about a master’s in accounting from Troy University
Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, AUM is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Auburn University at Montgomery
Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Alabama State University
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Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 915 |
| Georgia | 370 | 497 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 569 |
| Virginia | 331 | 468 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 341 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 87 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 184 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 95 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 226 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 79 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 82 |
One of 5 majors within the Accounting area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 3 |
