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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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With 73,172 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the 7th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 12,984 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 230 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in accounting. That schools that top this list have a program in accounting in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region accounting students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Accounting in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Out of the 230 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Long Island Business Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. Flushing, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 52 students in 2020-2021.

Full LIBI Accounting Report

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Baruch College
New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baruch College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 851 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Baruch College

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Siena College
Loudonville, New York

Out of the 230 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Siena College landed the #3 spot on the list. Loudonville, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 128 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Accounting at Siena College

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University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Scranton. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Scranton is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 174 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Scranton Accounting Report

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Queens College
Queens, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 521 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at QC

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SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York

SUNY Old Westbury came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Old Westbury is a small school located in Old Westbury, New York that handed out 123 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at SUNY Old Westbury

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Newark ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Newark, New Jersey, this fairly large public school awarded 348 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Rutgers University - Newark Accounting Report

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St. Francis College
Brooklyn Heights, New York

St. Francis College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. St. Francis College is located in Brooklyn Heights, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Accounting at SFC

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With a ranking of #9, SUNY Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Utica, New York, this small public school handed out 72 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at SUNY Poly

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Teaneck, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 121 students in 2020-2021.

Full FDU Accounting Report

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St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, New York

With a ranking of #11, St. Bonaventure University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small school is located in Saint Bonaventure, New York, and it awarded 50 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at St. Bonaventure University

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Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ramapo College of New Jersey is a medium-sized public school situated in Mahwah, New Jersey. It awarded 114 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Accounting at Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

With a ranking of #13, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 320 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Brooklyn College

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey

With a ranking of #14, Rider University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small school is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and it awarded 112 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Accounting at Rider

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Canisius College
Buffalo, New York

Canisius College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 76 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Canisius

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South Hills School of Business & Technology did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in State College, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 16 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full South Hills School of Business & Technology Accounting Report

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Grove City College
Grove City, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #17, Grove City College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Grove City College is a small school located in Grove City, Pennsylvania that handed out 42 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at Grove City College

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The College of Westchester
White Plains, New York

The College of Westchester ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. The College of Westchester is a private for-profit institution located in White Plains, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full CW Accounting Report

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King's College
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #19, King’s College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. King’s College is a small school located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that handed out 41 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at King’s College PA

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University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus
Washington, District of Columbia

University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus is a small school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 3 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Accounting at University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus

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Keystone College
La Plume, Pennsylvania

Keystone College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Keystone College is located in La Plume, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Full Keystone College Accounting Report

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SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, New York

With a ranking of #22, SUNY Geneseo did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Geneseo, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about Accounting at SUNY Geneseo

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New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and it awarded 111 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at NJCU

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With a ranking of #24, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Madison, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at FDU

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St. Joseph’s College - New York landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. St. Joseph’s College - New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 86 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full St. Joseph’s College - New York Accounting Report

Rest of the Best 35 in Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Not only did these schools make the top 35 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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La Roche University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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York College
Jamaica, New York
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Thiel College
Greenville, Pennsylvania
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Goldey - Beacom College
Wilmington, Delaware
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Lehman College
Bronx, New York
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Lackawanna College
Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Niagara University
Niagara University, New York
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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, New York
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La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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