2025 Best Accounting Schools in California
30
Colleges in California
1,932
Accounting Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
accounting, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #7 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 30 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,932 degrees in accounting annually.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Accounting School
Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Accounting School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat.
Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
Best Schools for Accounting in California
The schools below may not offer all types of accounting degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top California Schools in Accounting
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
73
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in accounting needs to take a look at Santa Clara University. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 73 accounting students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Santa Clara University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
49
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Saint Mary's College of California is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Moraga. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SMC is a great college overall.
There were about 49 accounting students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Saint Mary’s College of California
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.
More information about a degree in BS in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
49
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Loyola Marymount University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #222 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Marymount is a great university overall.
There were about 49 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Marymount in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Loyola Marymount University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
76
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to check out University of San Diego. USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 76 accounting students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of San Diego
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
309
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 48th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 309 accounting students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from California State University - Northridge
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In CA
63
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Chapman is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Chapman is a great university overall.
There were roughly 63 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Chapman University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In CA
37
Accounting Degrees Awarded
USFCA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USFCA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 37 accounting students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of San Francisco
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.
More information about a degree in AS in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Located in the large suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pepperdine is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Pepperdine University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In CA
42
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were approximately 42 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of California - Davis
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
33rd
Most Popular In CA
PLNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 58th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 12 accounting students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Point Loma Nazarene University
