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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.

147Master's Degree
WS Wayne State University logo
#181 in United States United States

Accounting

Wayne State University — The Master of Science in Accounting program at Wayne State University is meticulously crafted to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essen...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
148Master's Degree
UK University of Kentucky logo
#182 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Kentucky — The Master's in Accounting program at the University of Kentucky is designed to equip students with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in accounting princi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
149Master's Degree
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Master's in Accounting at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced accounting skills and knowl...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
150Master's Degree
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Master's Degree in Accounting at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
151Foundation
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Actuarial Sciences

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Foundation program in Actuarial Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of this critic...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
152Program
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Actuarial Sciences

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Actuarial Sciences degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is designed to equip students with analytical skills and knowledge essential for assessing risk i...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
153Program
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Advanced Audit

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Advanced Audit course at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge necessary for conducting effective audits in diverse busi...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
154Program
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Advanced Audit

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Advanced Audit course offered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, delves deeply into the complexities and intricacies of auditing practices. This course is tai...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
155Program
UT University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo
#184 in United States United States

Advanced Taxation

University of Tennessee, Knoxville — The Advanced Taxation degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of complex tax systems and regu...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
156Master's Degree
UC University of Cincinnati logo
#185 in United States United States

Accounting, Master of Science

University of Cincinnati — The Master of Science in Accounting at the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers an in-depth exploration of advanced accounting principles, methodologies, and pract...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
157Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Missouri logo
#187 in United States United States

Accountancy

University of Missouri — The Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy at the University of Missouri provides a comprehensive curriculum aimed at equipping students with essential financial skills and kno...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
158Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo
#188 in United States Columbia, Missouri, United States

Accountancy

University of Missouri-Columbia — The Bachelor's degree in Accountancy at the University of Missouri-Columbia provides a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of accounting. This course...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
159Master's Degree
SU Seattle University logo
#195 in United States United States

Accounting & Analytics, MS

Seattle University — The Master of Science in Accounting & Analytics at Seattle University is designed to equip students with the advanced skills necessary to thrive in the evolving field of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 - 2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
USD 45 total Tuition (indicative)
160Bachelor's Degree
SU Seattle University logo
#195 in United States United States

Accounting, BABA

Seattle University — Accounting Bachelor's Degree OverviewThe Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA) with a focus on Accounting at Seattle University provides students with a comp...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
161Professional
SU Seattle University logo
#195 in United States United States

Accounting, Certificate

Seattle University — The Accounting Certificate program at Seattle University equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required in the accounting field. This program focuses on...

ProfessionalLevel
VariableDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
USD 15 total Tuition (indicative)
164Bachelor's Degree
UO University of Oregon logo
#197 in United States United States

Accounting

University of Oregon — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting at the University of Oregon provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and the vital ro...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
165Bachelor's Degree
TU Temple University logo
#202 in United States United States

Accounting

Temple University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Temple University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and the importance of f...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
166Bachelor's Degree
TU Temple University logo
#202 in United States United States

Actuarial Science

Temple University — The Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science at Temple University equips students with a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. This program is...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
167Bachelor's Degree
SU Syracuse University logo
#206 in United States United States

Accounting

Syracuse University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Syracuse University provides a comprehensive education in the essentials of accounting, finance, and business principles. This prog...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
168Bachelor's Degree
TT Texas Tech University logo
#207 in United States United States

Accounting

Texas Tech University — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Texas Tech University provides a comprehensive education in accounting principles, practices, and ethics, preparing students for su...

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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