2025 Best Accounting Schools
802
Colleges in the United States
68,501
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Ranked #7 in popularity,
accounting is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 802 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 68,501 degrees in accounting annually.
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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Accounting School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Accounting Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools list to help you make the college decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Accounting in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the accounting degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Accounting
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MO
60
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 60 accounting students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In PA
Any student pursuing a degree in accounting has to check out University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were roughly 29 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Accounting
Program Name
If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
147
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Bentley University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 147 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
339
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in accounting has to look into Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 339 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
353
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 353 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IN
88
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.
There were approximately 88 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
184
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were roughly 184 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associates
Degree Type
AS in Accounting
Program Name
Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In DC
53
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were about 53 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
370
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus. This university ranks 1st out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 370 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
174
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 174 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
58
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 58 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent data year.
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Masters
Degree Type
MBA in Accounting
Program Name
Enhance your business and financial management knowledge, and prepare for leadership roles with the online accounting MBA from Southern New Hampshire University that fits right into your life.
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Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
73
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 73 accounting students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In NY
155
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 155 accounting students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
438
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 438 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
142
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
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Masters
Degree Type
MS in Accounting
Program Name
Gain the competitive edge required to advance in today's financial environments with this online graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
213
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were about 213 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DE
106
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UD is a very large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 3 colleges for overall quality in the state of Delaware.
There were approximately 106 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
172
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were roughly 172 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
208
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were about 208 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - Accounting
Program Name
Gain a foundation in accounting principles and practices online at Southern New Hampshire University and boost your stock in any financial field.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
281
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were roughly 281 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
95
Accounting Degrees Awarded
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were about 95 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CT
179
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield. This university ranks 2nd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 179 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent data year.
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Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
77
Accounting Degrees Awarded
St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 9th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 77 accounting students who graduated with this degree at St. Joe's in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
296
Accounting Degrees Awarded
BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Provo. This university ranks 3rd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.
There were roughly 296 accounting students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
273
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 273 accounting students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.
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