by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their accounting graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 41 schools on the early-career earnings of their accounting graduates.
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Trinity University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $106,430.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Located in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,943.
The University Of Texas At Austin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in accounting, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin typically earn about $111,580 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in accounting will find them at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. Accounting graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $100,759 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Dallas one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from University Of Dallas typically earn about $93,791 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from The University Of Texas At Dallas make a median of around $102,911 per year.
Southern Methodist University earned the #7 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Accounting graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of about $106,124 a year early in their careers.
Texas Christian University earned the #8 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Texas Christian University make a median of around $106,875 per year.
Baylor University landed the #9 spot for accounting salaries this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,719.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #10 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,546.
Sam Houston State University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $99,805 annually.
Texas A And M University Commerce placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Texas A And M University Commerce is a public school located in the town of Commerce. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce typically earn about $89,259 annually.
Dallas Baptist University earned the #13 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Dallas Baptist University typically earn about $93,935 annually.
University Of North Texas landed the #14 spot for accounting salaries this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Accounting graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of about $94,934 a year early in their careers.
Texas Tech University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $95,346 annually.
Texas Lutheran University landed the #16 spot for accounting salaries this year. Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seguin. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Texas Lutheran University typically earn about $95,849 annually.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #17 spot for accounting salaries this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $93,212 per year.
University Of Arizona placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,731.
Abilene Christian University came in at #19 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,347.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from University Of New Mexico Main Campus make a median of around $91,240 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #21 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,423.
Grand Canyon University landed the #22 spot for accounting salaries this year. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Accounting graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of about $80,687 a year early in their careers.
Saint Edwards University earned the #23 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,896.
University Of The Incarnate Word ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from University Of The Incarnate Word typically earn about $88,221 annually.
Devry University Texas placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the city of Irving, Devry University Texas is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Devry University Texas typically earn about $81,554 annually.
These schools also send accounting graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
The ranking above is published 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 · 41 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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