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2026 Best Accounting Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

22 Colleges in the United States
907 Accounting Schools Degrees Awarded
$23,289 Avg Early-Career Salary

Accounting Schools programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best accounting schools schools.

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Best Schools for Accounting Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

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

Top Schools in Accounting Schools

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No school ranked higher than University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras this year for accounting schools. Located in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 82 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras generally make around $27,883. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras graduates carry a median of $5,750 in student loans. Get the full accounting schools details for University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

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University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best accounting schools schools. Located in the city of Bayamon, University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized public university. About 27% of students finish within six years. About 41 accounting schools degrees were awarded at University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon in the most recent year. Accounting Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon earn a median of $25,952 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full accounting schools details for University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

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University Of Guam
Mangilao, GU

University Of Guam is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in accounting schools, ranking #3. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Mangilao. University Of Guam graduates 37% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at University Of Guam in the most recent data year. Students who receive their accounting schools degree from University Of Guam earn around $26,880 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Guam graduates carry a median of $15,650 in student loans. Read more about the accounting schools program at University Of Guam

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University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best accounting schools schools. Located in the city of Mayaguez, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 accounting schools degrees were awarded at University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting schools program make about $19,424 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete this degree. Get the full accounting schools details for University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

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Students looking for a strong accounting schools program will find one at University Of Puerto Rico Humacao, which ranked #5. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Humacao. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Puerto Rico Humacao awarded about 25 accounting schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Humacao generally make around $11,852. University Of Puerto Rico Humacao graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Read more about the accounting schools program at University Of Puerto Rico Humacao

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National University College Bayamon ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best accounting schools schools. Located in the city of Bayamon, National University College Bayamon is a very large private for-profit university. National University College Bayamon graduates 27% of students within six years. About 144 accounting schools degrees were awarded at National University College Bayamon in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting schools program make about $25,015 in their early career. National University College Bayamon graduates carry a median of $20,271 in student loans. Read more about the accounting schools program at National University College Bayamon

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University Of Puerto Rico Cayey placed #7 among the best accounting schools schools. Set in the suburb of Cayey, University Of Puerto Rico Cayey is a mid-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 41 accounting schools degrees were awarded at University Of Puerto Rico Cayey in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting schools program make about $10,252 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,262. See the full accounting schools program report for University Of Puerto Rico Cayey

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University Of Sacred Heart came in at #8 for accounting schools this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Santurce. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. University Of Sacred Heart awarded about 11 accounting schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their accounting schools degree from University Of Sacred Heart earn around $24,742 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,493 to complete this degree. See the full accounting schools program report for University Of Sacred Heart

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University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best accounting schools schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Arecibo. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo generally make around $15,679. University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo graduates carry a median of $5,300 in student loans. Read more about the accounting schools program at University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo

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University Of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

University Of The Virgin Islands came in at #10 for accounting schools this year. Set in the rural area of Charlotte Amalie, University Of The Virgin Islands is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. University Of The Virgin Islands awarded about 20 accounting schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from University Of The Virgin Islands generally make around $49,734. Students borrow a median of $20,783 to complete this degree. Read more about the accounting schools program at University Of The Virgin Islands

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University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla earned the #11 position for accounting schools this year. University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Aguadilla. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 14 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla in the most recent data year. Accounting Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla earn a median of $7,035 early in their careers. University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in accounting schools from University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla

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Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce came in at #12 for accounting schools this year. Set in the city of Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce awarded about 30 accounting schools degrees in the most recent data year. Accounting Schools graduates of Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $15,925 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. Get the full accounting schools details for Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro came in at #13 for accounting schools this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Juan. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro graduates 36% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro generally make around $28,872. Typical student debt for the program is $15,499. Get the full accounting schools details for Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla earned the #14 position for accounting schools this year. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Aguadilla. About 31% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla in the most recent data year. Graduates of the accounting schools program make about $18,974 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,269 to complete this degree. Read more about the accounting schools program at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce came in at #15 for accounting schools this year. Located in the rural area of Mercedita, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce in the most recent data year. Accounting Schools graduates of Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $18,319 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,328 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in accounting schools from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

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Universidad Del Este
Carolina, PR

Universidad Del Este landed the #16 spot for accounting schools this year. Set in the suburb of Carolina, Universidad Del Este is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. There were roughly 32 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Universidad Del Este in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from Universidad Del Este generally make around $25,582. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. See the full accounting schools program report for Universidad Del Este

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Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best accounting schools schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Juan. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 27 accounting schools degrees were awarded at Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan in the most recent year. Students who receive their accounting schools degree from Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan earn around $31,705 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,262. More information about a degree in accounting schools from Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan

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Universidad Metropolitana came in at #18 for accounting schools this year. Universidad Metropolitana is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Juan. Universidad Metropolitana graduates 30% of students within six years. About 73 accounting schools degrees were awarded at Universidad Metropolitana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from Universidad Metropolitana generally make around $29,377. Typical student debt for the program is $22,802. See the full accounting schools program report for Universidad Metropolitana

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon came in at #19 for accounting schools this year. Set in the city of Bayamon, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon graduates 29% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon in the most recent data year. Students who receive their accounting schools degree from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon earn around $22,810 in the first couple years of their career. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon graduates carry a median of $10,051 in student loans. Read more about the accounting schools program at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama placed #20 among the best accounting schools schools. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Guayama. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama generally make around $24,376. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama graduates carry a median of $9,109 in student loans. More information about a degree in accounting schools from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama

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Universidad Del Turabo landed the #21 spot for accounting schools this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Gurabo. Universidad Del Turabo graduates 31% of students within six years. There were roughly 127 accounting schools students who graduated with this degree at Universidad Del Turabo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the accounting schools program make about $28,678 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,617 to complete this degree. Get the full accounting schools details for Universidad Del Turabo

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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