2025 Best Accounting Schools in Connecticut
12
Colleges in Connecticut
1,126
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 12 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,126 degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Accounting School

The accounting program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting rankings. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Accounting 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 Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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.
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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 Connecticut
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 Connecticut Schools in Accounting
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
281
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. UCONN is a very large public university located in the town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were about 281 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Connecticut
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CT
179
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Fairfield University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 179 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Fairfield University
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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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CT
51
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Quinnipiac University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hamden. A Best Colleges rank of #162 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Quinnipiac is a great university overall.
There were roughly 51 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Quinnipiac University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CT
139
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Sacred Heart University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #321 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Sacred Heart is a great university overall.
There were about 139 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Sacred Heart University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
134
Accounting Degrees Awarded
CCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of New Britain. This university ranks 14th out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 134 accounting students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CT
67
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #662 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UHart is a great university overall.
There were approximately 67 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Hartford
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CT
118
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 118 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Post University 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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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CT
University of New Haven is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #317 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of New Haven is a great university overall.
There were roughly 27 accounting students who graduated with this degree at University of New Haven in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CT
Albertus Magnus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of New Haven. This college ranks 1132nd out of 2,152 schools for overall quality nationwide.
There were about 21 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Albertus Magnus in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CT
44
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were approximately 44 accounting students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University