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1,535 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 746 universities offer 1,535 Professional Accounting & Finance programs; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Washington and Rice University come first, because those universities rank highest.

505Bachelor's Degree
TA Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi logo
#541 in United States United States

Accounting

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential knowledge a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
506Master's Degree
TA Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi logo
#541 in United States United States

Accounting Online

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi — The Master's degree in Accounting at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi prepares students for a dynamic career in the accounting profession. The program offers a compr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
507Master's Degree
TA Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi logo
#541 in United States United States

Master of Accountancy

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi — The Master of Accountancy at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is designed to equip students with advanced accounting skills and knowledge necessary for a successful...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
508Bachelor's Degree
PU Pace University logo
#542 in United States United States

Accounting

Pace University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Pace University offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with essential accounting principles and practices. Students...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
511Bachelor's Degree
LM Loyola Marymount University logo
#543 in United States United States

Finance

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
512Bachelor's Degree
LM Loyola Marymount University logo
#543 in United States United States

Finance

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
515Bachelor's Degree
AC Austin College logo
#548 in United States United States

Accounting

Austin College — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Austin College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations. This program...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
516Bachelor's Degree
AC Austin College logo
#548 in United States United States

Finance

Austin College — The Bachelor of Finance program at Austin College is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in managing financial resources and understanding the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
517Bachelor's Degree
AC Austin College logo
#548 in United States United States

International Economics & Finance

Austin College — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in International Economics & Finance at Austin College is designed for students interested in understanding the global economic lands...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
518Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire logo
#550 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
520Bachelor's Degree
BC Babson College logo
#551 in United States United States

Accounting

Babson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Babson College provides students with a robust understanding of financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
521Bachelor's Degree
BC Babson College logo
#551 in United States United States

Computational & Mathematical Finance

Babson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Computational & Mathematical Finance at Babson College integrates finance principles with quantitative and computational techniques to prepare st...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
522Bachelor's Degree
BC Babson College logo
#551 in United States United States

Finance

Babson College — The Finance Bachelor's Degree at Babson College equips students with a thorough understanding of financial concepts, investment analysis, and market dynamics. The curricu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
523Bachelor's Degree
BC Babson College logo
#551 in United States United States

Financial Planning & Analysis

Babson College — About the CourseThe Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning & Analysis at Babson College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
524Bachelor's Degree
SU Southwestern University logo
#554 in United States United States

Finance

Southwestern University — The Bachelor’s degree in Finance at Southwestern University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. The curriculum cov...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
525Bachelor's Degree
FU Fairfield University logo
#555 in United States United States

Accounting

Fairfield University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Fairfield University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. The...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
526Program
FU Fairfield University logo
#555 in United States United States

Accounting Analytics

Fairfield University — The Accounting Analytics degree at Fairfield University focuses on the intersection of accounting and data analysis, equipping students with the necessary skill set for t...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
527Program
FU Fairfield University logo
#555 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

Fairfield University — The Actuarial Science degree at Fairfield University provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of risk management and financial mathematics. The curriculum...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
528Bachelor's Degree
FU Fairfield University logo
#555 in United States United States

Finance

Fairfield University — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Fairfield University equips students with a thorough understanding of financial principles and practices crucial for managing money ef...

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

How these courses are ranked

42 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #70 (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Washington has the largest research record in this group, with 98,078,141 citations and an h-index of 3,639. 23 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 906 bachelor's, 231 master's, 106 diploma and 45 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 91% are full-time and 120 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Siena College offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Accounting & Finance in the United States?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (QS World #70), University of Washington (QS World #81) and Rice University (QS World #119) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Accounting & Finance in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in the United States?

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

When do Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Professional Accounting & Finance online with a university in the United States?

120 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in the United States?

Siena College, with 8, ahead of Ramapo College (8).

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