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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.

122Bachelor's Degree
CM CUNY Macauly Honors College logo
QS World #545 #141 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

CUNY Macauly Honors College — Overview of Actuarial ScienceThe Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science at CUNY Macaulay Honors College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
123Diploma
CQ CUNY Queensborough Community College logo
QS World #545 #145 in United States United States

Accounting

CUNY Queensborough Community College — The Diploma in Accounting at CUNY Queensborough Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practice...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
124Diploma
CQ CUNY Queensborough Community College logo
QS World #545 #145 in United States United States

Accounting for Forensic Accounting

CUNY Queensborough Community College — The Diploma in Accounting for Forensic Accounting at CUNY Queensborough Community College equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in this...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
127Bachelor's Degree
LU Lehigh University logo
QS World #548 #151 in United States United States

Finance

Lehigh University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
128Master's Degree
FI Florida International University logo
QS World #574 #155 in United States United States

Accounting

Florida International University — The Master's Degree in Accounting at Florida International University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced accounting principles a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
131Professional
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Accountancy and Law, M.A.C.C. & J.D.

University of South Carolina — The Accountancy and Law M.A.C.C. & J.D. program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia combines advanced study in accounting with comprehensive legal education. Thi...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
133Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Accountancy, M.A.C.C.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Accountancy (M.A.C.C.) at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the accounting fie...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
135Bachelor's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Accounting, B.S.B.A.

University of South Carolina — The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) with a focus on Accounting at the University of South Carolina-Columbia equips students with the necessary k...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
137Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Central Florida logo
QS World #593 #158 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Central Florida — About the Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingThe Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the University of Central Florida equips students with the essential skills and knowledge...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
138Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Central Florida logo
QS World #593 #158 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

University of Central Florida — The Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science at the University of Central Florida offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for a successful career in...

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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