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2024 Best Accounting Schools in North Carolina

47 Colleges in North Carolina
3,897 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$45,830 Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #8 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 47 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,897 degrees in accounting during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in North Carolina Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Accounting School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Accounting in North Carolina

The schools below may not offer all types of accounting degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top North Carolina Schools in Accounting

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
196 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$61,091 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 196 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make $15,261 more than the average accounting grad.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$52,621 Median Starting Salary

North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 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 degree program at North Carolina State University make $6,790 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
749 Accounting Degrees Awarded
9.2% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Wake Technical Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #693 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wake Technical Community College is a great college overall.

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

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,320 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Elon University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #235 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Elon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 75 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at Elon University earn $12,490 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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5
Wake Forest University crest
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$61,076 Median Starting Salary

Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were about 57 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from Wake Forest University make $15,246 more than the standard accounting student.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In NC
102 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Charlotte. This college ranks 19th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 102 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
213 Accounting Degrees Awarded
11.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #378 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.

There were about 213 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn $6,191 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Accounting Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #445 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Appalachian State is a great university overall.

There were about 124 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at Appalachian State University get $2,732 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21st Most Popular In NC
75 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 34th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 75 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wayne Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
132 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$49,721 Median Starting Salary

ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 132 accounting students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year. Those accounting students who get their degree from East Carolina University earn $3,890 more than the average accounting student.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 2,323
Florida 282 3,730
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 and Finance 1,994
Accounting 1,847
Accounting and Business/Management 45
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 6
Other Accounting and Related Services 4
Auditing 1

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Majors Similar to Accounting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 14,872
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 2,088
Finance & Financial Management 1,303
Marketing 1,241
Hospitality Management 520
General Business/Commerce 494
Management Information Systems 269
International Business 261
Entrepreneurial Studies 260
Human Resource Management 241

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