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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.

913Diploma
RC Roxbury Community College logo
#996 in United States United States

Accounting Certificate

Roxbury Community College — Overview of the Accounting Certificate ProgramThe Accounting Certificate program at Roxbury Community College provides students with a robust foundation in accounting pri...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
914Diploma
RC Roxbury Community College logo
#996 in United States United States

Energy Auditor Pre-Apprentice

Roxbury Community College — The Energy Auditor Pre-Apprentice diploma program at Roxbury Community College equips students with essential skills to conduct energy audits, focusing on building perfor...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
915Diploma
RC Roxbury Community College logo
#996 in United States United States

Finance for Nonprofit Professionals

Roxbury Community College — The Finance for Nonprofit Professionals diploma program at Roxbury Community College equips students with the essential financial knowledge and skills necessary to thrive...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
917Bachelor's Degree
GA Gustavus Adolphus College logo
#1,005 in United States United States

Accounting

Gustavus Adolphus College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Gustavus Adolphus College equips students with essential skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounti...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
918Bachelor's Degree
GA Gustavus Adolphus College logo
#1,005 in United States United States

Accounting with Finance

Gustavus Adolphus College — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting with Finance at Gustavus Adolphus College equips students with a profound understanding of financial principles and practices that are...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
922Bachelor's Degree
NC New College of Florida logo
#1,013 in United States United States

Finance

New College of Florida

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
925Bachelor's Degree
FS Frostburg State University logo
#1,014 in United States United States

Finance

Frostburg State University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
927Program
UC Ursinus College logo
#1,017 in United States United States

Accounting

Ursinus College — The Accounting degree at Ursinus College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a solid foundation in financial and managerial accounting, au...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
928Program
UC Ursinus College logo
#1,017 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

Ursinus College — The Actuarial Science degree at Ursinus College is designed to equip students with the analytical and statistical skills necessary for a career in risk assessment and man...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
929Program
UC Ursinus College logo
#1,017 in United States United States

Finance

Ursinus College — The Finance degree at Ursinus College equips students with the essential financial skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment. This program delves int...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
930Bachelor's Degree
SB St. Bonaventure University logo
#1,019 in United States United States

Accounting

St. Bonaventure University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at St. Bonaventure University provides students with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices. The curriculum is desi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
931Bachelor's Degree
SB St. Bonaventure University logo
#1,019 in United States United States

Finance

St. Bonaventure University — The Bachelor's Degree in Finance at St. Bonaventure University provides a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and their application in the real world. Thi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
935Program
EC Everett Community College logo
#1,024 in United States United States

Accounting ATA

Everett Community College — The Accounting ATA program at Everett Community College is designed for students seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. Thi...

Level
Duration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
936Bachelor's Degree
EC Everett Community College logo
#1,024 in United States United States

Accounting BAS

Everett Community College — The Accounting BAS at Everett Community College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices essential for success in today...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
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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