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2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region

246 Colleges in the Southeast Region
16,186 Accounting Degrees Awarded
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #7 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 246 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 16,186 degrees in accounting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region 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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

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

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting
Doctor'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 the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Accounting in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Accounting

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TN
33 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to look into Vanderbilt University. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In GA
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to look into Emory University. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 23 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
405 Accounting Degrees Awarded

University of Georgia is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in accounting. UGA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 405 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In VA
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Washington and Lee University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent data year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In FL
106 Accounting Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were approximately 106 accounting students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
295 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 295 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from George Mason University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
215 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 215 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
196 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 196 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
406 Accounting Degrees Awarded

UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 406 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
287 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 287 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
429 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 429 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
240 Accounting Degrees Awarded

UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 240 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In FL
181 Accounting Degrees Awarded

UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 181 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
256 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 256 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
142 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
258 Accounting Degrees Awarded

UARK is a very large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 258 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SC
206 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 206 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
157 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 157 accounting students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL
310 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 310 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from Florida International University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
215 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Clemson is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 215 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

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20
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
387 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 387 accounting students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in accounting from University of South Florida - Main Campus

21
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY
218 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 218 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

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22
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
312 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 312 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in accounting from University of Central Florida

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
502 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 502 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University

24
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NC
45 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh. This college ranks 13th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 45 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
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Furman University
Greenville, SC
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Accounting students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
37 Belmont University Nashville, TN
38 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
39 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
40 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
41 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
41 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
42 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
43 Harding University Searcy, AR
44 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
45 Wofford College Spartanburg, SC
46 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
47 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
48 Mercer University Macon, GA
49 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA

Best Accounting Colleges by State

Explore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 3,290
North Carolina 710 1,693
Georgia 690 1,846
Virginia 630 1,655
Tennessee 624 1,135
South Carolina 530 962
Kentucky 518 711
Mississippi 501 941
Alabama 500 1,516
Louisiana 489 791
Arkansas 466 608
West Virginia 410 436

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Accounting is one of 5 different types of Accounting programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 5,441
Accounting and Finance 2,165
Other Accounting and Related Services 379
Accounting and Business/Management 236
Auditing 37

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