by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 65 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 Austin Community College District the top school for accounting graduate earnings in Texas. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $92,581.
A rank of #2 makes Trinity University one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Trinity University make a median of around $97,846 per year.
A rank of #3 makes St Marys University one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. St Marys University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. Accounting graduates of St Marys University earn a median of about $81,824 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Tarrant County College District one of the highest-paying schools for accounting. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. Accounting graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of about $51,628 a year early in their careers.
Houston Baptist University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Houston Baptist University typically earn about $78,672 annually.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career accounting graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $104,628 per year.
Texas Christian University came in at #7 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $102,529.
Baylor University earned the #8 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Baylor University typically earn about $97,474 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #9 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $101,266 per year.
Southern Methodist University earned the #10 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $100,380.
University Of Dallas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. 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.
University Of North Texas landed the #12 spot for accounting salaries this year. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from University Of North Texas typically earn about $87,147 annually.
Texas Tech University came in at #13 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $89,963 annually.
El Centro College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from El Centro College make a median of around $51,519 per year.
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor landed the #15 spot for accounting salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,481.
Abilene Christian University earned the #16 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from Abilene Christian University typically earn about $91,157 annually.
Mclennan Community College came in at #17 for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Waco, Mclennan Community College is a public institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Mclennan Community College make a median of around $45,625 per year.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a public school located in the city of Odessa. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,174.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,383.
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. After graduating, accounting degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas typically earn about $86,642 annually.
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #21 spot for accounting salaries this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,494.
Saint Edwards University placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for accounting. Located in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the accounting program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,312.
Dallas Baptist University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying accounting schools. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Accounting graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of about $93,935 a year early in their careers.
Texas Lutheran University landed the #24 spot for accounting salaries this year. Located in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career accounting graduates from Texas Lutheran University make a median of around $95,849 per year.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #25 position for accounting graduate earnings this year. Located 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 $78,968 per year.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning accounting graduates:
This ranking is produced 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 · 65 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.