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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.

889Bachelor's Degree
MC McDaniel College logo
#966 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

McDaniel College — The Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science at McDaniel College offers a comprehensive education in assessing risk and uncertainty in the financial world. This program int...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
890Bachelor's Degree
FS Ferris State University logo
#967 in United States United States

Accountancy

Ferris State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at Ferris State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxati...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
891Bachelor's Degree
FS Ferris State University logo
#967 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

Ferris State University — The Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at Ferris State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of risk management and financial mathematics. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
892Bachelor's Degree
CM Colorado Mesa University logo
#972 in United States United States

Accounting

Colorado Mesa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Colorado Mesa University provides a comprehensive overview of accounting principles, equipping students with the skills necessary t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
893Bachelor's Degree
CM Colorado Mesa University logo
#972 in United States United States

Finance

Colorado Mesa University — The Bachelor's degree in Finance at Colorado Mesa University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices in finance. The curricul...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
894Bachelor's Degree
CM Colorado Mesa University logo
#972 in United States United States

Fraud Examination

Colorado Mesa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Fraud Examination at Colorado Mesa University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessar...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
895Master's Degree
MC Merrimack College logo
#974 in United States United States

Accounting

Merrimack College — The Master's in Accounting at Merrimack College offers an in-depth exploration of various accounting principles and practices, catering to students who wish to elevate th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
896Bachelor's Degree
MC Merrimack College logo
#974 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

Merrimack College — The Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at Merrimack College prepares students for a dynamic career in risk management and financial analysis. This program combines ri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
897Bachelor's Degree
MC Merrimack College logo
#974 in United States United States

Applied Economics and Finance

Merrimack College — The Bachelor's Degree in Applied Economics and Finance at Merrimack College offers students an in-depth understanding of economic principles and financial practices essen...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
901Bachelor's Degree
SU Shenandoah University logo
#979 in United States United States

Accounting

Shenandoah University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Shenandoah University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices that govern the world of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
905Foundation
SC Sussex County Community College logo
#983 in United States United States

Accounting

Sussex County Community College — The Foundation in Accounting course at Sussex County Community College is designed for students looking to build a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
906Bachelor's Degree
US University of South Carolina Upstate logo
#984 in United States United States

Accounting

University of South Carolina Upstate — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the University of South Carolina-Upstate provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
909Bachelor's Degree
SU Southern Utah University logo
#987 in United States United States

Finance

Southern Utah University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
912Diploma
RC Roxbury Community College logo
#996 in United States United States

Accounting

Roxbury Community College — The Diploma in Accounting at Roxbury Community College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in accounting principles and practices. This course covers essent...

DiplomaLevel
2 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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