Accounting programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 310 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a degree.
Our analysis ranked University Of Virginia Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in accounting. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 43 accounting degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $73,793. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Wake Forest University one of the top schools for accounting. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their accounting degree from Wake Forest University earn around $70,335 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577.
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A rank of #3 makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University one of the top schools for accounting. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 198 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $69,472 in their early career. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans.
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Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in accounting, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Vanderbilt University awarded about 37 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Accounting graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,802 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975.
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University Of Richmond is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 accounting students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $71,508. Students borrow a median of $20,757 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University earned the #6 position for accounting this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. James Madison University awarded about 199 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $71,468. Students borrow a median of $22,484 to complete this degree.
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Florida State University landed the #7 spot for accounting this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 200 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Accounting graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $63,264 early in their careers. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans.
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George Mason University earned the #8 position for accounting this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 154 accounting degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Accounting graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $77,497 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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University Of Miami ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best accounting schools. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 78 accounting students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $72,392 in their early career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #10 among the best accounting schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 137 accounting degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their accounting degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $61,303 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,946.
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Elon University earned the #11 position for accounting this year. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 61 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Elon University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $69,764 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000.
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University Of Florida placed #12 among the best accounting schools. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 198 accounting students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $65,559. Typical student debt for the program is $18,003.
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Washington And Lee University placed #13 among the best accounting schools. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Washington And Lee University graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington And Lee University awarded about 57 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Accounting graduates of Washington And Lee University earn a median of $81,625 early in their careers. Washington And Lee University graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia earned the #14 position for accounting this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 374 accounting degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their accounting degree from University Of Georgia earn around $64,996 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Clemson University placed #15 among the best accounting schools. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 252 accounting degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $63,415. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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The University Of Tennessee came in at #16 for accounting this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 260 accounting degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $61,638 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University came in at #17 for accounting this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 278 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $65,059. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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High Point University placed #18 among the best accounting schools. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 accounting degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Students who receive their accounting degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans.
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The University Of Alabama came in at #19 for accounting this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 328 accounting degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $53,452 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Edison State College earned the #20 position for accounting this year. Edison State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. There were roughly 25 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Edison State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Edison State College generally make around $52,597. Typical student debt for the program is $13,356.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #21 spot for accounting this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 158 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Accounting graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $62,423 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,826.
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University Of Kentucky landed the #22 spot for accounting this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 199 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their accounting degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $62,463 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #23 for accounting this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 197 accounting degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $61,998 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,600 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Florida placed #24 among the best accounting schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 266 accounting degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $61,436 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,736.
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Florida International University came in at #25 for accounting this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 299 accounting degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the accounting program make about $62,744 in their early career. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Accounting Schools
These schools also placed among the best for accounting this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 310 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
