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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.

841Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Central Missouri logo
#914 in United States United States

Actuarial Science & Statistics: Statistics Option

University of Central Missouri — The Actuarial Science & Statistics: Statistics Option program at the University of Central Missouri offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
842Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Central Missouri logo
#914 in United States United States

Finance

University of Central Missouri — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at the University of Central Missouri equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. The progr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
843Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Oneonta logo
#921 in United States United States

Accounting

State University of New York at Oneonta — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at SUNY Oneonta provides a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of accounting, finance, and business management. The course cov...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
844Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Oneonta logo
#921 in United States United States

Accounting

State University of New York at Oneonta — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the State University of New York at Oneonta offers a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the essential skills and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
849Bachelor's Degree
AP Azusa Pacific University logo
#927 in United States United States

Accounting Major

Azusa Pacific University — The Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Azusa Pacific University equips students with a solid foundation in accounting principles, practices, and ethics. The program empha...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
850Bachelor's Degree
SX Saint Xavier University logo
#929 in United States United States

Accounting

Saint Xavier University — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Saint Xavier University provides a comprehensive foundation in accounting principles and practices. This program covers essential t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
851Bachelor's Degree
SX Saint Xavier University logo
#929 in United States United States

Finance

Saint Xavier University — The Bachelor of Finance program at Saint Xavier University equips students with essential financial knowledge and skills needed in today's dynamic business environment. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
852Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Houston-Downtown logo
#932 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Houston-Downtown — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the University of Houston-Downtown equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic fiel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
853Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Houston-Downtown logo
#932 in United States United States

Finance

University of Houston-Downtown — The Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at the University of Houston-Downtown provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, investment strategies...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
854Master's Degree
UH University of Houston-Downtown logo
#932 in United States United States

Master of Accountancy

University of Houston-Downtown — The Master of Accountancy program at the University of Houston-Downtown is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
855Bachelor's Degree
TU Transylvania University logo
#934 in United States United States

Accounting

Transylvania University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Transylvania University equips students with essential skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
856Bachelor's Degree
US University of Southern Indiana logo
#935 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Southern Indiana — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the University of Southern Indiana provides a comprehensive foundation in key accounting principles and practices. This course cove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
857Bachelor's Degree
US University of Southern Indiana logo
#935 in United States United States

Finance

University of Southern Indiana — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at the University of Southern Indiana offers students a comprehensive understanding of financial management and investment strategies. Th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
861Bachelor's Degree
UT University of Texas Permian Basin logo
#939 in United States United States

Accountancy

University of Texas Permian Basin — The Bachelor of Accountancy program at The University of Texas Permian Basin equips students with a solid foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, taxati...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
862Bachelor's Degree
UT University of Texas Permian Basin logo
#939 in United States United States

Accountancy

University of Texas Permian Basin — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at the University of Texas Permian Basin provides an extensive foundation in accounting principles, practices, and ethical standards....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
863Bachelor's Degree
UT University of Texas Permian Basin logo
#939 in United States United States

Finance

University of Texas Permian Basin — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at The University of Texas Permian Basin is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, anal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
864Bachelor's Degree
UT University of Texas Permian Basin logo
#939 in United States United States

Finance

University of Texas Permian Basin — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at the University of Texas Permian Basin equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, investment strategie...

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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