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2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region

308 Colleges in the Southeast Region
24,444 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$47,005 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 308 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 24,444 degrees in accounting during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Accounting Rankings by Degree Level

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college 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 the Southeast Region

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. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Accounting

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Accounting Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 41 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Vanderbilt University receive an earnings boost of about $16,847 over the average income of accounting majors.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In GA
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
405 Accounting Degrees Awarded
11.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to take a look at University of Georgia. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 405 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from University of Georgia receive an earnings boost of around $11,600 above the typical earnings of accounting majors.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,790 Median Starting Salary

University of Miami is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were roughly 107 accounting students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of Miami receive $11,784 more than the typical accounting student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
346 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$64,955 Median Starting Salary

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 346 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from George Mason University receive an earnings boost of about $17,949 over the typical income of accounting majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In VA
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
215 Accounting Degrees Awarded
6.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 215 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting program at Virginia Tech earn $14,265 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
196 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$61,091 Median Starting Salary

UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 196 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make $14,086 more than the average accounting student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
406 Accounting Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 406 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from The University of Alabama get an earnings boost of about $7,703 over the typical income of accounting majors.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
287 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$57,362 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 287 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Florida State University earn $10,357 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
496 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$56,425 Median Starting Salary

Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 496 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from University of Mississippi receive an earnings boost of approximately $9,420 over the typical income of accounting majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
240 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$56,827 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 240 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville receive an earnings boost of about $9,821 over the average earnings of accounting graduates.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
181 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,796 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 181 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of Florida receive $11,791 more than the average accounting graduate.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
256 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$56,841 Median Starting Salary

Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 256 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Auburn University receive an earnings boost of approximately $9,836 over the average income of accounting majors.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
142 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$62,646 Median Starting Salary

JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from James Madison University get an earnings boost of around $15,640 over the average earnings of accounting graduates.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
258 Accounting Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 258 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from University of Arkansas receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,001 over the average income of accounting majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
206 Accounting Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 206 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of South Carolina - Columbia earn $6,768 more than the average accounting student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$52,621 Median Starting Salary

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 157 accounting students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting program at North Carolina State University make $5,615 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
310 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$56,496 Median Starting Salary

FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 310 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year. Those accounting students who get their degree from Florida International University make $9,490 more than the average accounting graduate.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
215 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$52,576 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 215 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Clemson University get $5,571 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
387 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$53,443 Median Starting Salary

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. This university ranks 8th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 387 accounting students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at University of South Florida - Main Campus get $6,437 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
218 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$54,077 Median Starting Salary

UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington. This university ranks 1st out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 218 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at University of Kentucky make $7,072 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
312 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$54,735 Median Starting Salary

UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. This university ranks 7th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 312 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting major at University of Central Florida earn $7,730 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
502 Accounting Degrees Awarded
0.2% Growth in Graduates

FAU is a very large public university located in the city of Boca Raton. This university ranks 13th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 502 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University get an earnings boost of about $7,790 over the average income of accounting majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
749 Accounting Degrees Awarded
9.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 13th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 749 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make an average of $34,766 for their early career.

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Rest of the Top Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
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Furman University
Greenville, SC
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
47 Harding University Searcy, AR
48 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
49 Wofford College Spartanburg, SC
50 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
51 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
52 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
53 Mercer University Macon, GA
54 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
55 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
56 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
57 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
58 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
59 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
60 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
61 University of Memphis Memphis, TN

Best Accounting Colleges by State

Explore the best accounting schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 2,323
Florida 282 3,730
North Carolina 279 2,113
Virginia 274 1,858
Tennessee 269 1,222
South Carolina 248 987
Kentucky 244 748
Louisiana 242 880
Mississippi 234 1,076
Arkansas 234 626
Alabama 233 1,554
West Virginia 207 519

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Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 16,186
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 5,441
Accounting and Finance 2,165
Other Accounting and Related Services 379
Accounting and Business/Management 236
Auditing 37

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 106,557
Marketing 14,428
General Business/Commerce 13,506
Finance & Financial Management 13,324
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 7,905
Hospitality Management 6,049
Business Support & Assistant Services 5,453
Entrepreneurial Studies 4,127
Human Resource Management 3,740
Management Information Systems 3,355

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