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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.

673Bachelor's Degree
RU Rider University logo
#736 in United States United States

Accounting

Rider University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Rider University provides a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for a successful career in the financial sector. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
674Bachelor's Degree
RU Rider University logo
#736 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

Rider University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at Rider University is designed to equip students with essential quantitative skills necessary for assessing ris...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
676Bachelor's Degree
UD University of Dallas logo
#738 in United States United States

Accounting, 4+1

University of Dallas — The Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Dallas is meticulously designed to equip students with a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial ma...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
677Program
UD University of Dallas logo
#738 in United States United States

Accounting, Concentration

University of Dallas — The Accounting program with a concentration at the University of Dallas offers a comprehensive education that equips students with essential skills in financial reporting...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
678Master's Degree
UD University of Dallas logo
#738 in United States United States

Accounting, MS

University of Dallas — The Master's in Accounting program at the University of Dallas equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the accounting profession. This...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
679Master's Degree
SU State University of New York College at Geneseo logo
#740 in United States United States

Accounting Master’s

State University of New York College at Geneseo — The Master's in Accounting program at SUNY College at Geneseo prepares students for advanced careers in the accounting field by providing a comprehensive understanding of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
683Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point logo
#743 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, accounting...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
684Bachelor's Degree
CS Columbus State University logo
#748 in United States United States

Accounting

Columbus State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Columbus State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge nece...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
685Bachelor's Degree
WL Washington & Lee University logo
#753 in United States United States

Accounting

Washington & Lee University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Washington & Lee University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. The progra...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
686Program
WL Washington & Lee University logo
#753 in United States United States

Finance

Washington & Lee University — The Finance degree at Washington & Lee University provides a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. This degree covers essential topics such a...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
687Bachelor's Degree
GU Gonzaga University logo
#754 in United States United States

Accounting

Gonzaga University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Gonzaga University provides a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and business strategies. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
688Bachelor's Degree
WS Wayne State College logo
#755 in United States Wayne, Nebraska, United States

Accounting (Professional Accountancy)

Wayne State College — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Professional Accountancy) at Wayne State College equips students with essential skills and knowledge in financial reporting, taxation...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
689Bachelor's Degree
WS Wayne State College logo
#755 in United States Wayne, Nebraska, United States

Finance

Wayne State College — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Wayne State College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, investment strategies, and market dyna...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
690Bachelor's Degree
OR Oral Roberts University logo
#758 in United States United States

Accounting

Oral Roberts University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Oral Roberts University offers a comprehensive education that prepares students for a successful career in finance and accounting....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
695Bachelor's Degree
CC Concordia College - St. Paul logo
#762 in United States United States

Accounting

Concordia College - St. Paul — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Concordia University-Saint Paul equips students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills required in the accounting professi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
696Bachelor's Degree
CC Concordia College - St. Paul logo
#762 in United States United States

Accounting

Concordia College - St. Paul — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Concordia College - St. Paul is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, theories,...

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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