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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

109 Ranked Colleges
4,199 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 75,655 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, accounting is the 7th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 17,004 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,199 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 109 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality accounting programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the accounting program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 109 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 93 students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Accounting Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 109 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 29 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt Accounting Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 109 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 230 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #8 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Accounting Report

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 76 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 102 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 107 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, FIU has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Florida International University

#20 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 89 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about Accounting at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#8

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Wake Forest University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 121 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wake Forest University Accounting Report

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 149 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Accounting at UGA

#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 117 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

Read more about Accounting at NC State

#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 62 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

Read more about Accounting at UCF

#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 218 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

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#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of North Florida is located in Jacksonville, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 36 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

Full University of North Florida Accounting Report

#14

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 95 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Mississippi

#15

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894.

Read more about Accounting at The University of West Florida

#16

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. NKU is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358.

Full NKU Accounting Report

#17

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 49 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Read more about Accounting at Virginia Tech

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 103 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Appalachian State Accounting Report

#20

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 31 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Read full report on Accounting at UNC Greensboro

#21

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Fort Myers, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at FGCU

#22

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 50 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC Accounting Report

#23

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

James Madison University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 54 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

JMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at James Madison University are $29,544.

Read more about Accounting at JMU

With a ranking of #24, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 34 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Louisiana State University

#25

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, Tennessee Wesleyan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Athens, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Wesleyan University are $19,465, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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