75 Best Accounting Schools and Universities in the U.S.

The Irvine campus of University of California is a public, land-grant, research institution located in Irvine, California. This campus was established in 1965 and is one of ten campuses in the University of California system. The school offers certificates, bachelor's, master's, or professional practice- or research-focused doctor's degrees in a variety of majors across 23 departments. Their 37,000 students also enjoy a decent student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1 and amazing retention and graduation rates of 94% and 85%, respectively.

Purdue is one of the top names in higher education, with their main campus located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school is known as a pioneer in many ways, but their online platform, Purdue Global, is bringing their highly esteemed instruction to students far and wide. In-state tuition is $9,900 and out-of-state tuition is significantly higher at $28,700. It also has a high 82% graduation rate. Salaries are $77,200 on average for graduates and students can choose any degree from an associate's to doctoral level.

Georgetown University (GU) is an excellent educational institution and has been rated as one of the top schools in the entire country, founded in 1789, is located in the Washington D.C. area. Many graduates of Georgetown University go on to be very successful in government or law enforcement, serving the American public in many ways. Georgetown University provides high education learning at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degree levels for 40 majors. GU has a student population over 19,500 with an acceptance rate of 17% and an overall graduation rate of 94%.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) is one of the top universities in the nation offering unique opportunities in both bachelor's and master's degrees. Undergraduate students will find that they offer one of the top degree programs for health policy and management. Their undergraduate degrees consistently pave the way to entry-level positions with some of the nation's premier health systems as well as advanced degree programs in law, public health, health administration, and more. The graduation rate is high at 89%, with a total enrollment of approximately 30,000 students.

The University of Texas at Austin has one of the biggest undergraduate business programs in the South with a diversified range of majors including accounting, business administration and finance. Many minors are also available and undergraduates will have access to internships and experiential learning. Recent graduates and working professionals can also pursue one of the most extensive collections of business master’s degrees and doctoral degrees. Students can look forward to a decent student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1 and finding friends among the 50,000+ student body.

After more than 150 years as a premier educational institution, LeHigh University continues to graduate some of the top professionals in the nation. This is due to a favorable 9-to-1 student/faculty ratio, an active student body, and a high percentage of students with international experience including internships and research. The school also boasts an excellent 93% retention rate and an 88% overall graduation rate.

The University of Maryland, located in College Park, MD is just outside of Washington, DC and is a renowned research university. With an enrollment of just over 41,000 and 14,000 faculty members, the university provides students with a vast array of academic and athletic opportunities. Of the 41,000 students, nearly 30,000 are enrolled in an undergraduate program, though the school offers degrees from the associate level up to the doctoral level.

Binghamton University is part of the State University system of New York State. The undergraduate student body is over 13,800, the graduate school supports over 3,700, and there are over 137,000 alumni worldwide. You'll even find more than 2,000 international students on campus who can give a multi-cultural perspective on many academic issues. The school was founded in 1946 to educate veterans of WWII who were populating the area as an offshoot of Syracuse University, but soon the state system acquired the institution. Binghamton supports a full range of undergraduate and graduate courses, certificates, and degrees.

University of Wisconsin–Madison is a large public school located in the middle of Wisconsin's state capital. Its academic reputation is stellar, and it is thus considered one of the best values for a college education. In fact, in 2018, UW was ranked 28th in the world. With over 200 undergraduate majors, 250+ graduate programs, and an average class size of 31, UW–Madison is able to accommodate nearly every academic interest. Outside of the classroom, UW also shines.

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) can be found in a large suburb of St. Louis, on the Missouri side of the river. This private, not-for-profit university, which was founded in 1853 and is one of the largest Catholic colleges in the United States. WUSTL has a total student body over 16,000 (7,800+ undergraduate) students, with a very high retention rate of 97% and graduation rate of 94%. This university has 7 different schools of higher learning including arts & science, business, engineering, law and medicine.

This public university, located in San Jose, California, offers an education to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. The student population is large, with as many as 35,400 students enrolled in a single year. Undergraduate students number a little more than 27,000 of that total. Students can opt for campus housing so they can save a little money rather than living in an apartment off-campus. The student-to-faculty ratio is 26 to 1, meaning that students will likely need to schedule appointments with their professors if they need to discuss academic issues.

Washington and Lee, which was founded before the birth of the US in 1749, is well established as an educational institution of value. The student population is small, just as the faculty is small. Total student enrollment is just over 2,200 and undergraduate students make up the bulk of the student body at 1,800+, while there are just under 400 graduate students. The faculty is quite small, 240 instructors, putting the student-to-faculty ratio at 8 to 1.

Virginia Polytechnic is a public university, founded in 1872 and located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia. Students have the option of living in campus housing. The total student body is around 34,700; 80% of them are undergraduates (around 28,000) and 20% are in graduate programs. The school offers all degree levels, from associate degrees to doctoral degrees (research or professional). Because this is a public school, the tuition for in-state students pay tution around $14,000, while out-of-state students pay around double that.

University of Detroit Mercy is a small private university that educates an undergraduate student body of 2,700 and nearly as many graduate students. In fact, UDM students can earn degrees ranging from a <1-year certificate clear through to a full doctoral degree. For undergraduate students, degree options include but are not limited to English, accounting, pre-dentistry, health services administration, cyber security, and pre-law. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1, every student at UDM is sure to receive the hands-on, personalized instruction that they need to thrive.

NC State’s campus also offers endless opportunities for involvement and hands-on experience to ensure a well-rounded experience in academics, socialization, community participation, and work experience. This state school has over 36,000 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. With more than 9,000 faculty, students have an advantage over other state schools due to the low student-to-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.

William and Mary, is one of only eight public Ivy League schools in the US. It is also the second oldest college in the country, classified as a research university. William and Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Several decades before the founding of Harvard, William and Mary was officially chartered in 1693. At the College of William and Mary, four schools, plus Arts & Sciences and several academic departments welcome nearly 9,000 students who want to learn. As a public institution, William and Mary offers four-year degrees, master’s degrees, doctorate degrees (research/scholarship and professional practice), post-master’s certificates, and post baccalaureate certificates and boast a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Located in sunny Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, more commonly referred to as USC, has a lot of offer its students. With 21 schools, each with several options of major, students at USC have their pick of careers. There are 47,310 students enrolled at the college and degree levels range from a two-year degree up to a doctorate. But, even with a large student population, USC boasts high rates of returning and graduating students. USC offers a large selection of majors, minors, certifications, dual degrees, masters and PhD programs. USC is a premier university that enjoys a national reputation for excellence.

Santa Clara University is located in the heart of innovation central, also known as Silicon Valley, with 5,520 undergraduate students and 8,642 in total when you include graduate students. The more than 300 days of sun each year likely helps contribute to the 94% retention rate along with a desirable 11 to 1 ratio of students to instructors. A large percentage of students select Santa Clara for the balance of social consciousness and technology innovation in all coursework. The goal of the university is to produce future leaders who think at a global scale with an entrepreneurial directive along with the encouragement of creativity, incorporation of technology, and engagement with various communities. Such accomplishments begin in the classroom in specialized degree programs including business analytics, psychology, sustainable engineering, theater, and more.

Founded by the Order of St. Augustine, Villanova University is one of the most prestigious private universities in the country. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, roughly 12 miles west of Philadelphia, this institution of higher education provides an education for just over 11,000 students, with almost 6,700 of those students enrolled in undergraduate programs. Tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students is $53,308. The graduation rate is 91%, with a total enrollment of approximately 11,000 students.

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (U of M) is an urban research four-year public university located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The student body is large, with 51,000+ students enrolled. Undergraduates make up about 70% of the enrolled students; 35,000+ students are seeking their bachelor’s undergraduate degrees. U of M has over 150 majors, a retention rate of 93% and an overall graduation rate of 84%. This school offers students higher education at the bachelors, masters, certificate and doctorate levels.

Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey. The school was established in 1766, making it one of America’s nine original colonial colleges and the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. It is also a member of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Conference. With more than 70,000 students and 23,000 faculty and staff actively involved across multiple campuses, Rutgers is the state’s preeminent public institution and is considered a leading research university in the nation with a 93% retention rate and an 84% overall graduation rate.

Babson College is a small, private four-year business college located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The students at Babson are offered courses in business, entrepreneurship, liberal arts such as literature, art, ecology, interdisciplinary studies, and much more. Babson not only nurtures undergraduate students, but their graduate programs launch professionals to the next level. The school provides a low, 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio to their 3,300+ students. Both the retention and graduation rates are very high at 95%.

Boston, and its metro area, is chock full of excellent institutions of higher education, and Boston College is no exception. The institution is a home to 9,300 undergraduate students who can pursue 58 major fields across 5 schools. Boston College offers degrees in colleges and schools that encompass the following areas: Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Development, Management, Nursing, and Advancing Studies. BC students can achieve bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in exciting areas such as computer science, accounting, entrepreneurship, nursing, and communication, to name a few.

Emory University (EU) is a distinguished private (not-for-profit) research university founded in 1834 by the Protestant minister, John Emory. Known for its focus on the study of medicine, including pedagogy, philosophy, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology, Emory University was chartered by the United States Temperance Society. In addition to its highly ranked medical departments, Emory University has also established departments in business, law, nursing, arts, sciences, and humanities. EU has a total student body over 14,400 students (7,100+ undergraduate) with a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a graduation rate of 90%.

BYU was founded in October of 1875 and is a private research institute in Provo, Utah owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It’s most popular fields of study are business, science, psychology, and elementary education, which are among 181 majors offered at BYU. Brigham Young University has an early career pay for graduates of $59,200, a mid-career pay of $108,000 and a graduation rate of 75%. BYU-Provo offers 183 undergraduate degrees within 26 broad fields of study.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, often referred to as Baruch College, is a public city college in New York. Baruch College is one of 25 CUNY schools (The City University of New York) spread across the five boroughs. The Baruch campus, founded in 1919, is conveniently located near Midtown, Wall Street, and the global headquarters of many major companies and non-profit organizations, which provides students with opportunities for internships and career networking opportunities. Amongst the many course and major offerings, Baruch College has three leading schools focused on public and international affairs, arts and sciences, and business, which serves the school's 18,700 students with an 89% retention rate and 73% graduation rate.

Wake Forest University, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a private, not-for-profit institution. Founded in 1834, this university is home to more than 8,000 students from 49 states and over 50 countries. The campus was initially located in Wake Forest before moving to Winston-Salem in 1956 and currently occupies 340 acres. Their motto, Pro Humanitate (For Humanity), is centered on their desire to foster a student population who donate their time to local community efforts or focus on being their best selves. Undergraduate students can choose from courses of study such as anthropology, creative writing, environmental science, linguistics, or sociology. The Graduate School offers small classroom sizes to ensure every student receives individual attention, research opportunities, and tailored advising to match student interest.

Texas' proud tradition of publicly funded universities started with Texas A&M. Since its founding, the university has grown and the institution now educates a student body of 59,000 students on the 5,200 acres of land that comprise its College Station campus. The campus is also home to 17 academic colleges that include the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Mays Business School, College of Engineering, and the College of Liberal Arts. Those colleges support 130 undergraduate degree programs that provide a foundation of success for alumni. Students at Texas A&M pursue degrees in fields such as finance, educational psychology, aerospace engineering, economics, and sociology, among many others. With so many options, students can pursue a pathway that leads directly to the future they imagine.

San Diego State University is a publicly funded, four-year university in California's beautiful southern region. With over 30,000 undergraduate students, SDSU can accommodate nearly any academic, social, or cultural passion. SDSU has eight colleges that cover fields such as arts and letters, engineering, education, health and human services, business, and fine arts. In fact, the institution provides students with nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Of those, undergraduate students have nearly 100 bachelor's degree options. Ambitious undergraduate students who are eager to prepare for a career can enroll in programs such as: pre-dental, pre-legal, pre-medical, and pre-physician assistant, among others.

The Ohio State University, also commonly referred to as OSU, is an educational land-grant university in Columbus, Ohio. The flagship of the Ohio State University System, it's been ranked among the top public universities in the United States and is regarded as a Public Ivy. More than 61,000 students attend classes here. About 46,800 students are undergraduates and the remaining 14,350 are graduate students. As it continues to blossom, into becoming a comprehensive research university, it excels in many areas of academics and provides a large variety of degree programs and majors for students to choose from. OSU has a retention rate of 94% and an overall graduation rate of 87%.

College of the Holy Cross was founded in 1843, over 175 years ago, so it has educated thousands of students before you. The undergraduate student population is just under 3,000 and the student-to-faculty ratio is low at 10 to 1. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, directly between Springfield and Boston, the college offers a variety of degrees for you and the rest of the students attending.

Michigan Technological University was founded in the year 1885 as a public research university. Today, the university still has a number of STEM-forward degree offerings, as well as a rich history of offering enterprise experience for students in any major prior to graduation. The university is also home to the prestigious Pavlis Honors College for students who excel in their fields and 27 master’s degrees are available at an accelerated level.

The University of Rochester is a mid-size, private university located in Rochester, New York and established over 170 years ago in 1850. The school on the far northern side of the border only an hour and a half from Niagra Falls. The student body holds over 12,000 students, with around 6,700 of those being undergraduates. These students can earn a bachelor's degree and get right into the work force, or they can choose to complete a master's or even a doctorate before finding their way to success.

University of California-Riverside is located in the city of Riverside, California, which is just on the eastern outskirts of Los Angeles. This is a four-year public school offering campus housing options, an excellent 90% retention rate, and a 77% graduation rate to its students, both of which are above the national average. The campus has a large student body of around 25,500, to whom they offer bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees. These are available in a variety of majors, though biological and biomedical sciences and ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies offer the largest variety within specific departments.

Located convenient to both Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University of Delaware's 20,000 students are privy to academic excellence as well as some of the nation's best internship and job opportunities. When it comes to academics, students can find bachelor's degree programs in disciplines such as agriculture, arts & sciences, education, business, engineering, health sciences, and public policy & administration, among other fields. While studying one's major, every student is able to delve deep as the average class size is 15. After graduation, students might stick around campus for one of the 145 master's degree programs.

As a new student to Northeastern University, you’ll be attending a large university and living in a large town; Boston is the capital and most populous city in Massachusetts. Northeastern University was founded in 1898 and has six satellite campuses as well. The student-to-faculty ratio is solid at 14 to 1, which is comfortable for both students and professors. The university is a private, not-for-profit focused on teaching its 22,000+ students everything they need to succeed.

Michigan State University is one of the top 50 public universities in the United States and is in the top 100 globally. MSU was founded as an agricultural college in 1855 and has evolved into a powerhouse educational institution that provides education in nearly every field, including nuclear physics, where it excels as the #1 graduate program. On campus, you'll find a diverse population of bright and engaged students, each pursuing their passion in one of the school's over 200 majors.

Bucknell University (BU), also known as Bucknell College, is a great destination for people who are in search of higher education. Bucknell University is located outside Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, which is a small town, about an hour drive from New York City. Founded in 1846, as a private, not-for-profit college that has a smaller student body of around 3,700 students (98% undergraduate). BU has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a graduation rate of 88%.

California State University - Long Beach (CSULB) is a four-year, public university located in Long Beach, California. The university is one of 23 schools in the California State University system (CSU). Students can pursue a number of degree types here including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral. The institution strives to provide an environment in which those enrolled can discover their passions and pursue them with depth and determination.

Rutgers University in Newark is a well-known educational institution. There are nearly 14,000 student enrolled each year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is comfortable for professors and students alike. Rutgers University educates and confers awards ranging from bachelor’s all the way up to doctoral degrees (for professional practice and research/scholarship).

Since 1881, the University of Connecticut has been educating young adults. The school was first chartered as Storrs Agricultural School and evolved to its current iteration as University of Connecticut in 1939. The University of Connecticut is a four-year public college located in Storrs, Connecticut. It offers a degree in accounting and in-state tuition is around $17,200, while out-of-state tuition is significantly higher around $39,800. UC has a good graduation rate of 84% and graduate salaries are $73,400 on average. The campus has a great assortment of sit-down and to-go dining options but is also close to the walkable area of downtown Storrs.

The University of Texas' Dallas campus is a public university located on the northern outskirts of the large city. This campus is the academic home to around 25,500 undergraduate and graduate students each year who aim to earn certificates, bachelor's, master's, or professional practice- or research-focused degrees. Majors are grouped under eight separate schools: School of Arts and Humanities; Arts, technology, and Emerging Communication; Behavioral and Brain Sciences; Economic, Political and Policy Sciences; Engineering and Computer Science; Interdisciplinary Studies; Management; and Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a state-run institution whose campus is home to 30,000 students, including nearly 25,000 undergraduates. Since it's located between two of America's largest cities, students have ample opportunity to not only study but to engage with the finest cultural, governmental, and business institutions available. While at U Mass-Amherst, undergraduate students can engage with fields that will inform the rest of their lives. The university supports 109 bachelor's degrees and five at the associate degree level. Degrees are offered in colleges that specialize in fields such as management, public health and health sciences, agriculture, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities, among other schools.

CWRU is a private, not a public school. Students are likely to live in campus housing, making it much easier for them to get to all their classes. The school enrolls around just under 12,000 students, with 5,200+ undergraduates and 6,600+ graduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is quite low at 11 to 1, meaning you likely won’t have to compete with your classmates for office hours.

Indiana University-Bloomington is a four-year public college located in Bloomington, Indiana. IU was founded in 1820. Its Bloomington campus is the flagship institution, leading seven other campuses, as well as two regional centers. The school offers a (bachelor’s and master’s) degree in ________, though in-state students will have a leg up on tuition, which is $10,900 while out-of-state tuition is $36,500. Still, the school has a 79% graduation rate and graduate’s salaries are $68,600 on average. The campus and town offer lots of cultural events and are also close to a national forest and state park.

The University of Richmond is a private, non-profit institution that provides the academic and professional foundation for 3,000 undergraduate students and around 700 master's-level scholars. The undergrads have the choice to pursue around 90 various programs in arts and sciences, leadership studies, business, law, and professional and continuing studies.

The University of Utah is the flagship school of the Utah Higher Education System and offers every level of degree to its students. And its not lacking in students, with nearly 33,000 enrolling each year and being retained at a rate of 89%. Their graduation rate and student-to-faculty ratio are also solid: the graduation rate is 67%, somewhat above the national average, and their student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Their most popular degrees include research and experimental psychology, speech and communication, biological sciences, kinesiology, and registered nursing.

Bentley University is a private, not-for-profit, business school located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The school was founded in 1917 and is recognized as one of the top business universities in the United States. Bentley University's has several top 50 business rankings on University HQ. Bentley University provides students with both undergraduate and graduate degree options in accounting. This school also has a really high overall graduation rate of 90% and a transfer out rate of only 7%. Bentley University is a place for successful leaders who set out to create positive change in our communities, organizations and the world.

University of Washington-Bothell (UW-Bothell) is a branch campus of the University of Washington that was established in 1990 offering 40 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in accounting. Every year, UW Bothell serves around 5,300 undergraduate and 600 graduate students at a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The school's retention rate is over 80% and their location, in a suburb of Seattle, allows them to have a modern yet roomy campus.

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is one of the nation’s foremost public colleges. Their admissions standards are very high, which often translates into a dedicated, determined student body. The College of New Jersey is a public university in Ewing, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. TCNJ boasts a very high retention rate of 93% and an overall graduation rate of 86% with a student body over 7,800 students. There are over 50 majors offered at TCNJ and some of the most popular fields are: biological science, business, education, engineering, healthcare and psychology.

In 1785, the University of Georgia was chartered by the state, making it the first public institution of higher education in America. Today, UGA students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, outreach, and worldwide research. UGA is the flagship institution of this state, being recognized for student excellence and challenging learning experiences in and out of the classroom (research and leadership opportunities included). They offer their students certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from over 200 major options.

California State University, Fullerton focuses on combining the best parts of education and research universities to create an engaging environment for students, faculty, and staff. CSUF encourages students to expand on their knowledge in all aspects of life. The school's over 40,000 students may earn bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees within a variety of departments such as group studies, biological and biomedical sciences, business and management, communication and journalism, engineering, history, mathematics, psychology, and more.

Cal Poly at Pomona is a four-year, public university located in Pomona, California. The school was founded in 1938 and now offers degrees from 9 separate colleges: the College of Agriculture; Business Administration; Education and Integrative Studies; Engineering; Environmental Design; Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; and the College of Science. The school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees across all of these schools.

George Mason University is a public university located in Fairfax, VA, in the greater Washington, D.C. area. GMU was established in 1956 by the University of Virginia system. The school later broke from the UVA system in and became its own entity. Today, George Mason boasts over 37,000 students and is the largest public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. GMU also provides top programs for graduate students that span the full spectrum of academic and professional interests, including creative writing, STEM, economics, business, healthcare, and more.

This upstate South Carolina public land grant university, founded in 1889, is one of the nation’s leading public research institutions. It is a Carnegie R1 institution, renowned for its high research activity. Clemson offer more than 80 undergraduate majors and 130 graduate degree programs and it has the second-largest student population of any college or university in the state with nearly 26,000 students enrolled.

The University of Massachusetts campus in the city of Lowell is a four-year, public higher learning institution founded in 1894 as Lowell State College. It merged with Lowell Tech Institute in 1975. All but around 4,000 of the roughly 18,000 students are studying at the undergraduate level. Offerings include around 110 majors overall, with them spread across associate's, bachelor's, master's, and private practice- or research-focused doctorate degrees. The school also offers less than one year, postbaccalaureate, and post-master's certificates.

Florida State University is counted as one of the foremost research universities in the US. Its researchers gather new research, expand upon what they are teaching, and share their new knowledge in several professions including the arts, humanities, technologies, and sciences. The school embraces a learning philosophy rooted in the liberal arts traditions and teaching valuable critical thinking. FSU was founded in 1851 and is the oldest higher education site in Florida. With almost 400 buildings on a main campus of 1,673 acres, FSU easily accommodates its student body of 40,000+.

The University of Colorado at Boulder is a large public university with over 30,000 undergraduate students and approximately 6,000 students pursuing graduate degrees. Students at UC-Boulder are currently pursuing many exciting academic fields such as applied mathematics (engineering), Asian studies, biochemistry, civil engineering, teacher licensure, information science, writing & rhetoric, and lots more.

The University of Miami is a private, non-profit institution of higher education located in Coral Gables, a suburb of Miami, Florida. Students can study in one of 11 possible colleges which offer a total of 180 undergraduate majors and other programs. They also offer a wide range of graduate degrees, including law and medicine. First-year students can kick off degrees in fields such as philosophy, pre-law, pre-medical, education, engineering, or finance, to name a few.