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2024 Best Accounting Schools in Maryland

18 Colleges in Maryland
1,541 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$52,160 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #8 in popularity, accounting is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 18 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 1,541 degrees in accounting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Maryland The accounting program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Accounting Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Accounting in Maryland

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Accounting

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
265 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$62,658 Median Starting Salary

University of Maryland - College Park is a good option for students interested in a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 265 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from University of Maryland - College Park earn a boost of around $10,498 over the average income of accounting graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
422 Accounting Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland Global Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were about 422 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of Maryland Global Campus earn $8,285 more than the average accounting grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Accounting Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Community College of Baltimore County if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #759 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCBC is a great college overall.

There were about 60 accounting students who graduated with this degree at CCBC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, accounting degree recipients generally earn around $38,709 in their early careers.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$59,606 Median Starting Salary

Towson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were about 128 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Towson University earn a boost of around $7,445 over the typical income of accounting graduates.

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5
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
36 Accounting Degrees Awarded
38.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #800 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means The Mount is a great university overall.

There were roughly 36 accounting students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program make about $53,097 for their early career.

More information about a degree in accounting from Mount St Mary’s University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Accounting Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #558 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Maryland is a great university overall.

There were roughly 85 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Loyola University Maryland make $11,227 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in accounting from Loyola University Maryland

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MD
39 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Baltimore, UB is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 24th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 39 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UB in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In MD

AACC is a large public college located in the suburb of Arnold. A Best Colleges rank of #525 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means AACC is a great college overall.

There were about 9 accounting students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in accounting from Anne Arundel Community College

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McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Accounting Degrees Awarded
48.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 19th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 35 accounting students who graduated with this degree at McDaniel in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from McDaniel College make $3,738 more than the average accounting student.

More information about a degree in accounting from McDaniel College

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$57,698 Median Starting Salary

Salisbury is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Salisbury. A Best Colleges rank of #676 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Salisbury University receive an earnings boost of around $5,538 over the average income of accounting majors.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 3,641
New York 333 7,403
New Jersey 273 2,155
District of Columbia 188 467
Delaware 175 305

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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Accounting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 1,003
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 275
Other Accounting and Related Services 137
Accounting and Finance 112
Accounting and Business/Management 14

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 7,227
General Business/Commerce 2,295
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 1,299
Human Resource Management 791
Finance & Financial Management 729
Marketing 612
Management Information Systems 326
Hospitality Management 130
Real Estate 45
Construction Management 44

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