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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.

1279Bachelor's Degree
EC Elms College logo
#1,496 in United States United States

Accounting

Elms College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Elms College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial management, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1282Bachelor's Degree
LU Lenoir-Rhyne University logo
#1,499 in United States United States

Accounting

Lenoir-Rhyne University — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Lenoir-Rhyne University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in financial and managerial accounting principles. This p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1283Bachelor's Degree
SC Skyline College logo
#1,501 in United States United States

Accounting

Skyline College — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Skyline College is meticulously designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices in...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1284Program
QC Quincy College logo
#1,508 in United States United States

Accounting

Quincy College — The Accounting degree at Quincy College provides a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices essential for successful careers in accounting. This...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1287Bachelor's Degree
AI American International College logo
#1,520 in United States United States

Accounting, Minor

American International College — The Accounting minor at American International College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices. This progr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1288Bachelor's Degree
AI American International College logo
#1,520 in United States United States

Economics and Finance, BSBA

American International College — The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics and Finance at American International College is designed to equip students with a co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1289Bachelor's Degree
AI American International College logo
#1,520 in United States United States

Fraud Financial Crimes, Minor

American International College — The minor in Fraud Financial Crimes at American International College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the methods and implications of fraud in the financ...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1292Diploma
SC Shoreline Community College logo
#1,540 in United States United States

Accounting

Shoreline Community College — The Diploma in Accounting at Shoreline Community College offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the principles and practices of accounting. This course is des...

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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