by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their accounting graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying accounting schools.
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If you want to know which schools send accounting graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Boise State University the top school for accounting graduate earnings in Idaho. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Boise State University make a median of around $76,978 per year.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Idaho one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from University Of Idaho typically earn about $75,989 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Idaho State University one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Idaho State University typically earn about $73,763 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Northwest Nazarene University one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,648.
Students chasing top earnings in accounting will find them at Lewis Clark State College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,499.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries accounting graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 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.
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