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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value accounting schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in accounting, balancing cost against outcomes.
College Of Southern Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among accounting schools in Idaho. Set in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,840. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $11,175. Accounting graduates of College Of Southern Idaho earn a median of $39,099 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,175 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in accounting will find it at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #2. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $14,285. Early-career accounting graduates make about $56,800. Set against $14,285 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Idaho State University one of the best values for accounting. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $24,560. Early-career accounting graduates make about $52,739. Set against $24,560 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for accounting. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Accounting graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Accounting graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $50,272 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Lewis Clark State College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,610 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the accounting program here. Early-career accounting graduates make about $43,798. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The College Of Idaho came in at #6 for value in accounting this year. The College Of Idaho is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Caldwell. Students from in state pay about $37,845 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $23,789. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from The College Of Idaho generally make around $30,968. Set against $23,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 49%.
Boise State University placed #7 among the best values for accounting. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $22,124 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $58,720 early in their careers. Set against $22,124 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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