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2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

107 Ranked Colleges
4,199 Degrees Awarded
$27,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Accounting is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 75,655 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 107 colleges that offer 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 $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 107 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 29 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Vanderbilt

#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 121 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #2 rank 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 Wake Forest University are $39,216.

Full Wake Forest University Accounting Report

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 107 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 93 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

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 UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at University of Florida

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 230 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Accounting at UNC Chapel Hill

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 107 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the #5 spot on the list. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 76 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 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 William & Mary are $34,800.

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#24 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 107 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 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 FIU are $24,211.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took 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.

Read full report on Accounting at Florida State University

#20 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 89 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Accounting Report

University of Central Florida landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 62 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Central Florida Accounting Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 149 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, UGA has also earned the #3 rank 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Accounting at UGA

#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

With a ranking of #11, The University of West Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of West Florida Accounting Report

#12

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 117 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Carolina State University Accounting Report

#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 218 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, FAU has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Florida Atlantic University

#14

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northern Kentucky University 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northern Kentucky University Accounting Report

#15

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

With a ranking of #15, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 36 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 Florida are $21,930.

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#16

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 49 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. University of Mississippi is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 95 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

Read full report on Accounting at Ole Miss

#18

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 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 FGCU are $31,216.

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#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Accounting at Appalachian State University

#20

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read more about Accounting at West Virginia University

#21

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

James Madison University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. James Madison University is a large public school situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awarded 54 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full JMU Accounting Report

#22

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Read more about Accounting at UNC Greensboro

#23

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

With a ranking of #23, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 22 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Louisiana Tech University

#24

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 72 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Mason University Accounting Report

#25

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, and it awarded 9 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354.

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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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  • *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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