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2024 Best Accounting Schools in Maryland

13 Colleges in Maryland
1,003 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.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 1,003 degrees in accounting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Maryland 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

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting

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 Maryland list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Accounting in Maryland

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.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Accounting

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
265 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to check out University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 265 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from University of Maryland - College Park

2
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
245 Accounting Degrees Awarded

University of Maryland Global Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in accounting. UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were about 245 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MD
117 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Towson University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were about 117 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from Towson University

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Undergraduate Certificate Highest Degree Type

Community College of Baltimore County is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. CCBC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #759 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCBC is a great college overall.More information about a degree in accounting from Community College of Baltimore County

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MD
12.0% Growth in Graduates

The Mount is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg. This university ranks 17th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 25 accounting students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from Mount St Mary’s University

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In MD

Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #525 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means AACC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 6 accounting students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in accounting from Anne Arundel Community College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MD
85 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #558 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Maryland is a great university overall.

There were about 85 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from Loyola University Maryland

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MD
39 Accounting Degrees Awarded

UB is a small public university located in the city of Baltimore. This university ranks 24th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 39 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from University of Baltimore

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MD
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #676 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were about 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in accounting from Salisbury University

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Hood College
Frederick, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MD
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Hood is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Frederick. This college ranks 22nd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 6 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Hood in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in accounting from Hood College


 

Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 6,187
Pennsylvania 978 3,060
New Jersey 614 1,924
District of Columbia 441 388
Delaware 345 264

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One of 5 majors within the Accounting area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 275
Other Accounting and Related Services 137
Accounting and Finance 112
Accounting and Business/Management 14

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