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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.

1513Diploma
DC Delta College logo
#2,238 in United States United States

Accounting

Delta College — The Diploma in Accounting at Delta College provides comprehensive training designed to prepare students for a successful career in the accounting field. This program cove...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1516Bachelor's Degree
CN Colorado Northwestern Community College logo
#2,240 in United States United States

Accounting

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1517Diploma
PC Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas logo
#2,244 in United States United States

Accounting

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas — The Diploma in Accounting at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is designed to equip students with fundamental accounting principles and practices e...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
USD 3,150 total Tuition (indicative)
1518Diploma
PC Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas logo
#2,244 in United States United States

Cosmetology

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas — Explore the World of CosmetologyThe Diploma in Cosmetology at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas offers an extensive curriculum that covers all aspe...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
USD 3,150 total Tuition (indicative)
1520Bachelor's Degree
RV River Valley Community College logo
#2,253 in United States United States

Accounting Degree

River Valley Community College — Overview of the Accounting DegreeThe Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at River Valley Community College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial pri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1521Program
SC Stone Child College logo
#2,264 in United States United States

Accounting

Stone Child College — The Accounting Degree at Stone Child College provides an extensive foundation in accounting principles, practices, and technologies essential for modern financial environ...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1522Program
SM Southwestern Michigan College logo
#2,267 in United States United States

Accounting

Southwestern Michigan College — The Accounting degree course at Southwestern Michigan College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and prac...

Level
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1523Program
SC Spokane Community College logo
#2,279 in United States United States

Accounting

Spokane Community College — The Accounting degree program at Spokane Community College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. The curriculum cover...

Level
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1524Diploma
SV Southwest Virginia Community College logo
#2,284 in United States United States

Accounting

Southwest Virginia Community College — The Accounting Diploma at Southwest Virginia Community College provides students with a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices. Students will e...

DiplomaLevel
62 CreditsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1525Diploma
SV Southwest Virginia Community College logo
#2,284 in United States United States

Bookkeeping

Southwest Virginia Community College — The Diploma in Bookkeeping at Southwest Virginia Community College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial record-keeping and accounting practic...

DiplomaLevel
24 CreditsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1526Bachelor's Degree
RC Riverland Community College logo
#2,290 in United States United States

Accounting

Riverland Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Riverland Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in the complex wo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1527Diploma
RC Riverland Community College logo
#2,290 in United States United States

Accounting Clerk

Riverland Community College — The Accounting Clerk diploma program at Riverland Community College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a successful caree...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1528Program
RC Riverland Community College logo
#2,290 in United States United States

Accounting Transfer Pathway

Riverland Community College — The Accounting Transfer Pathway program at Riverland Community College offers an in-depth exploration of accounting principles, practices, and systems vital for success i...

Level
Duration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1529Bachelor's Degree
WM White Mountains Community College logo
#2,298 in United States United States

Accounting

White Mountains Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at White Mountains Community College provides students with a thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1530Diploma
SC South Central College logo
#2,299 in United States United States

Accounting

South Central College — The Diploma in Accounting at South Central College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the fundamental principles of accounting and financia...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
1531Diploma
SC South Central College logo
#2,299 in United States United States

Accounting Transfer Pathway

South Central College — The Accounting Transfer Pathway at South Central College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in accounting principles and practices. The progr...

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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