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38 Best Accounting Programs in the United States

There are 38 Accounting programs in the United States, spread across 28 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of California, Davis, University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama.

1Professional
UC University of California, Davis logo
QS World #114 #29 in United States United States

Accounting

University of California, Davis — Course OverviewThe Accounting program at the University of California-Davis is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial and managerial...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Accounting
2Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona prepares students with the essential skills to navigate the complex world of financial informatio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
3Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Alabama at Birmingham — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Science in Accounting program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham equips students with a robust foundation in accounting principles,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
5Bachelor's Degree
UA The University of Alabama logo
#216 in United States United States

Accounting

The University of Alabama — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at The University of Alabama equips students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This course co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
7Master's Degree
SD San Diego State University logo
#234 in United States United States

Accountancy

San Diego State University — The Master's Degree in Accountancy at San Diego State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the critical financial skills necessary...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
8Bachelor's Degree
SD San Diego State University logo
#234 in United States United States

Accounting, B.S. in Business Administration

San Diego State University — The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting at San Diego State University equips students with a robust understanding of financial repor...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
9Bachelor's Degree
NA Northern Arizona University logo
#283 in United States United States

Accountancy

Northern Arizona University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at Northern Arizona University prepares students for the dynamic field of accounting through a comprehensive curriculum that covers e...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
10Bachelor's Degree
US University of San Francisco logo
#304 in United States United States

Accounting

University of San Francisco — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the University of San Francisco provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. The cou...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
11Master's Degree
CS California State University, Fullerton logo
#310 in United States United States

Accountancy

California State University, Fullerton — The Master's Degree in Accountancy at California State University-Fullerton provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced accounting princi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
12Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University, Fullerton logo
#310 in United States United States

Business Administration: Accounting

California State University, Fullerton — The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting at California State University-Fullerton is designed to prepare students for a comprehensive c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
15Bachelor's Degree
UD University of Denver logo
#311 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Denver — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at the University of Denver offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to immerse students in the world of financial reporting, auditi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
nullDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
16Bachelor's Degree
US University of South Alabama logo
#317 in United States United States

Accounting (BSBA)

University of South Alabama — The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Accounting at the University of South Alabama equips students with essential skills and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
18Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University, Northridge logo
#422 in United States United States

Accountancy

California State University, Northridge — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at California State University-Northridge offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential knowledge and s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
19Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock equips students with a solid foundation in the principles of accounting, finance, and bus...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
20Master's Degree
UN University of New Haven logo
#442 in United States United States

Accounting

University of New Haven — The Master's Degree in Accounting at the University of New Haven provides a comprehensive education that covers essential accounting principles, financial reporting, audi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
21Bachelor's Degree
UP University of the Pacific logo
#486 in United States United States

Accounting

University of the Pacific — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the University of the Pacific equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, tax regulations, auditing...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
22Bachelor's Degree
CP California Polytechnic State University, Pomona logo
#526 in United States United States

Business Administration - Accounting

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona — The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona equips students with a comprehensive underst...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
23Master's Degree
CS California State University, San Bernardino logo
#545 in United States United States

Accountancy

California State University, San Bernardino — The Master's Degree in Accountancy at California State University-San Bernardino is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in accounting principles...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
24Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University, San Bernardino logo
#545 in United States United States

Accounting

California State University, San Bernardino — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting at California State University-San Bernardino offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a successful career in the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting

Accounting at other levels

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Davis at #114 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Davis has the largest research record in this group, with 30,383,251 citations and an h-index of 1,238.

Inside the course list

By level: 30 bachelor's, 6 master's, 1 diploma and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 84% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). California State University, Fullerton offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Accounting?

University of California, Davis (QS World #114), University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Accounting course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Accounting courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Accounting online with a university in the United States?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Accounting courses in the United States?

California State University, Fullerton, with 4, ahead of University of Alabama at Birmingham (3).

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