University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame is more than one of the top Catholic universities in the nation. The Indiana school also offers a superb accounting program for undergraduates, as well as a masters’ of science in accounting. Tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students is $53,391.
- Tuition
- In-State:$53,391
- Out-of-State:$53,391
- Rank:#1
- Total Enrollment:12,607
- Graduation Rate:97%
University of Florida
Students enrolled in the bachelor of science in accounting program are eligible to apply for early admission to the university’s graduate school. After completing the combined bachelor’s/master’s program, students may sit for the Uniform CPA exam and, upon passing, find work as a CPA.
- Tuition
- In-State:$6,381
- Out-of-State:$28,659
- Rank:#2
- Total Enrollment: 52,218
- Graduation Rate: 90%
Villanova University
This Catholic university, located in Pennsylvania, allows accounting students to earn not just an undergraduate degree, but also a Master of Accounting with Data Analytics, in five years or less. Tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students is $53,308.
- Tuition
- In-State:$53,308
- Out-of-State:$53,308
- Rank:#3
- Total Enrollment: 11,030
- Graduation Rate: 91%
University of Southern California
Located in Los Angeles, the Leventhal School of Accounting offers a BS in accounting, along with a one-year, full-time program leading to a master’s in accounting or an MS in accounting degree, with an emphasis on data and analytics.
- Tuition
- In-State:$56,225
- Out-of-State:$56,225
- Rank:#4
- Total Enrollment: 47,310
- Graduation Rate: 92%
University of Maryland, College Park
The university’s Robert H. Smith School of Business offers a “plus one” program, in which students may earn their undergraduate and master’s degrees in accounting in five years. Maryland requires a 150 credit-hour minimum for students to sit for the CPA exam.
- Tuition
- In-State:$10,595
- Out-of-State:$35,216
- Rank:#5
- Total Enrollment: 41,200
- Graduation Rate: 86%
University of Connecticut
Recognized as one of the top and most innovative accounting programs in the country, the university offers undergraduate accounting degrees as well as a master of science in accounting and a PhD program. Tuition for Connecticut residents is $15,730,
- Tuition
- In-State:$15,730
- Out-of-State:$38,098
- Rank:#6
- Total Enrollment: 27,412
- Graduation Rate: 85%
Lehigh University
This Pennsylvania university offers an undergraduate degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting and informational analysis. The accounting major allows students to explore various fields, including public accounting assurance and tax services,
- Tuition
- In-State:$52,930
- Out-of-State:$52,930
- Rank:#7
- Total Enrollment: 6,849
- Graduation Rate: 87%
University of Virginia, Main Campus
The University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce offers an accounting undergraduate degree, along with a master of science in accounting. The latter is a full-time, nine-month program with a focus on either tax consulting or financial reporting and assurance.
- Tuition
- In-State:$17,653
- Out-of-State:$49,032
- Rank:#8
- Total Enrollment:24,639
- Graduation Rate:94%
Binghamton University
Part of the State University of New York system, Binghamton offers a BS in accounting, as well as a five-year program in which students can earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees simultaneously. Tuition for New York residents is $9,853, while out-of-state students pay $26,648.
- Tuition
- In-State:$9,853
- Out-of-State:$26,648
- Rank:#9
- Total Enrollment:17,768
- Graduation Rate:81%
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
The university’s Foster School of Business offers an undergraduate accounting degree, as well as a master of professional accounting, a master of science in taxation, and a PhD in accounting. Tuition for Washington residents is $11,207,
- Tuition
- In-State:$11,207
- Out-of-State:$36,588
- Rank:#10
- Total Enrollment:47,400
- Graduation Rate:84%
