2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region
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In 2019-2020, 75,655 accounting students received their degree, making the major the 7th most popular in the country.
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” ranking analyzed 98 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting programs and 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree accounting students.
Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting in the Southeast Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 202 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Out of the 98 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #2 spot on the list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia. It awarded 29 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tampa. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. The University of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at UT are $11,870, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Clinton, Mississippi, and it awarded 12 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi College are $12,322, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elon University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Elon, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.
Elon also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Elon are $18,432, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #6, Gardner - Webb University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It awarded 29 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 Gardner - Webb University are $9,050.
University of Central Arkansas landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. UCA is a fairly large school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 23 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 UCA are $11,648.
University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #9, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. FAU 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.
FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.
Mercer University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Mercer is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 44 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 Mercer are $15,264.
Wingate University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Wingate University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wingate, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 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 Wingate University are $11,430.
With a ranking of #12, St. Thomas University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. St. Thomas University is located in Miami Gardens, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at STU are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Union University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Union are $10,671, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #14, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 96 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students list, Clemson has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #15, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. 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.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #15, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 95 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.
Ole Miss also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Memphis came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 32 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 University of Memphis are $14,202.
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school handed out 86 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #19, Samford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students list, Samford has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Appalachian State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 39 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #21, Christian Brothers University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Christian Brothers University is a small school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 10 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Christian Brothers University are $13,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Arkansas came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 48 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students list, UARK has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Lipscomb University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Lipscomb University are $18,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Virginia Tech landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Florida State University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. 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.
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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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- *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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