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28 Best Public Accounting Universities in the United States

Of the 28 Public Accounting universities in the United States, University of California, Davis ranks highest at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States). Across the whole list there are 38 courses to choose from.

28 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Davis at #114 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Davis has the largest research record in this group, with 30,383,251 citations and an h-index of 1,238.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 28 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 30 bachelor's, 6 master's, 1 diploma and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 84% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). California State University, Fullerton offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Accounting in the United States?

University of California, Davis (QS World #114), University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Accounting in the United States?

28 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Accounting course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Accounting 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 Public Accounting online with a university in the United States?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Accounting courses in the United States?

California State University, Fullerton, with 4, ahead of University of Alabama at Birmingham (3).

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