by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong accounting education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for accounting students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.
Capital Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, with out-of-state students paying around $15,596. Accounting graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Early-career accounting graduates make about $42,591. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, compared with $16,550 for out-of-state students. Accounting graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Early-career accounting graduates make about $66,832. Set against $22,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in accounting will find it at Western Connecticut State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $25,375. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $58,144. That is a strong return on a $25,375 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #4 spot this year. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Accounting graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $50,876. Set against $24,660 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $21,898 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $72,850 early in their careers. Set against $21,898 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $23,250. Accounting graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $54,941 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Post University came in at #7 for value in accounting this year. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,922. Accounting graduates carry a median of $39,360 in student loans. Early-career accounting graduates make about $66,801. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Bridgeport earned the #8 position for value in accounting this year. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,760. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $28,601. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.
University Of Hartford placed #9 among the best values for accounting. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $64,452 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,250 median debt. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants.
Albertus Magnus College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,908. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $33,302. Early-career accounting graduates make about $53,440. Set against $33,302 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Haven landed the #11 spot for accounting value this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $20,772. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. That is a strong return on a $20,772 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Quinnipiac University earned the #12 position for value in accounting this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $24,000. Early-career accounting graduates make about $74,765. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Sacred Heart University placed #13 among the best values for accounting. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $69,777 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.
Fairfield University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $26,633. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $72,596. That is a strong return on a $26,633 median debt. The acceptance rate is 33%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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