by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a accounting degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 62 schools to find where accounting graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose accounting graduates go on to earn the most.
Boston College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools in the New England Region. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Accounting graduates of Boston College earn a median of about $121,702 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Salve Regina University one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport. Accounting graduates of Salve Regina University earn a median of about $88,826 a year early in their careers.
Nashua Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Set in the city of Nashua, Nashua Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,425.
A rank of #4 makes North Shore Community College one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public institution. Accounting graduates of North Shore Community College earn a median of about $55,478 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Bentley University one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Bentley University typically earn about $99,947 annually.
Western New England University landed the #6 spot for accounting salaries this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Western New England University typically earn about $93,038 annually.
Fairfield University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Fairfield University make a median of around $111,785 per year.
Stonehill College earned the #8 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Stonehill College typically earn about $102,848 annually.
Northeastern University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Accounting graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of about $115,435 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Haven placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,455.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Accounting graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $107,963 a year early in their careers.
Providence College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. Accounting graduates of Providence College earn a median of about $97,691 a year early in their careers.
Community College Of Vermont came in at #13 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, Community College Of Vermont is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Community College Of Vermont typically earn about $52,442 annually.
Endicott College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,504.
University Of Connecticut ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. Early-career accounting graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $100,567 per year.
Roger Williams University came in at #16 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Roger Williams University make a median of around $94,185 per year.
Sacred Heart University came in at #17 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Sacred Heart University typically earn about $100,652 annually.
Bryant University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $92,533.
Community College Of Rhode Island landed the #19 spot for accounting salaries this year. Located in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Community College Of Rhode Island make a median of around $49,370 per year.
College Of The Holy Cross earned the #20 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,234.
Northern Essex Community College came in at #21 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. Accounting graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of about $61,448 a year early in their careers.
Suffolk University came in at #22 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit institution. Accounting graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of about $92,428 a year early in their careers.
Quinnipiac University earned the #23 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Quinnipiac University make a median of around $96,742 per year.
Central Connecticut State University landed the #24 spot for accounting salaries this year. Central Connecticut State University is a public school located in the suburb of New Britain. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University typically earn about $99,422 annually.
Assumption College landed the #25 spot for accounting salaries this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,232.
These schools also send accounting graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their accounting graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 62 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.