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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

109 Ranked Colleges
4,199 Degrees Awarded
$25,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Getting Aid” ranking.

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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 109 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent accounting programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the accounting program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#2

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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 93 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students with aid list, UF has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Accounting Report

#24 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 107 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #24 spot 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at Florida International University

#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 89 students 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Accounting Report

#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 Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 102 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #13 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

Read full report on Accounting at Florida State University

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic 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 Getting Aid ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 218 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students with aid list, FAU has also earned the #23 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

Full FAU Accounting Report

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 117 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students with aid list, NC State has also earned the #14 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 NC State are $28,999.

Read more about Accounting at North Carolina State University

University of Central Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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 UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at UCF

#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 Getting Aid ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 149 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Appalachian State University is a large public school situated in Boone, North Carolina. It awarded 39 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 Appalachian State University are $21,439.

Read full report on Accounting at Appalachian State University

#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 33 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UWF Accounting Report

#12

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Mississippi 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 Getting Aid ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 95 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ole Miss Accounting Report

#14

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 36 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Northern Kentucky University

#16

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

With a ranking of #16, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Myers, Florida, and it awarded 26 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at Florida Gulf Coast University

#17

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

William & Mary ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 76 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at William & Mary, the school also landed the #21 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 William & Mary are $34,800.

Full William & Mary Accounting Report

#18

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

James Madison University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 54 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students with aid list, JMU has also earned the #10 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 JMU are $29,544.

Read full report on Accounting at James Madison University

#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 49 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #4 spot 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.

Read more about Accounting at Virginia Tech

#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 72 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students with aid list, GMU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at George Mason University

#21

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at West Virginia University

#22

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Louisiana Tech is a public institution located in Ruston, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 22 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 Louisiana Tech University are $12,690.

Read full report on Accounting at Louisiana Tech

#23

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #23, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University

#24

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #24, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

With a ranking of #25, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 48 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Southern University Accounting Report

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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