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2023 Best Value Accounting Master's Degree Schools

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

508 Colleges
$7,390 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$59,048 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Accounting Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 19,309 people earned a degree or certificate in accounting, making the major the #17 most popular in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Accounting Master's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 508 schools in the United States to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for accounting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for accounting majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Accounting

#1

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found La Salle University to be the best value school for accounting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

La Salle graduate students pay an average of $1,455 in tuition and fees each year.

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#2

Nichols College

Dudley, MA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Nichols College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value accounting schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Dudley, Nichols is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Nichols are $1,075 per year.

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#3

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Cabrini University is a great value for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Cabrini University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Radnor.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Cabrini University are $2,318 a year.

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Out of the 508 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 4 spot on the list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at BYU are $7,700 per year.

BYU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list.

Full Accounting at Brigham Young University - Provo Report

#5

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The excellent master’s degree programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value accounting schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at WGU are $7,790 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, WGU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list.

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Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greenwood Village.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Colorado State University - Global Campus are $9,000 per year.

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With a ranking of #7, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mercedita.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce are $3,312 a year.

Full Accounting at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Report

#8

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

University of Scranton landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree accounting programs. Located in the small city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

University of Scranton graduate students pay an average of $11,630 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, University of Scranton also is in the top 10% of our Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

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Universidad del Turabo ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Gurabo, Universidad del Turabo is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Universidad del Turabo are $3,552 per year.

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Culver - Stockton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the remote area of Canton, Culver - Stockton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Culver - Stockton are $6,200 a year.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree accounting programs. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

Minnesota State Mankato graduate students pay an average of $9,308 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Minnesota State Mankato also is in the top 20% of our Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full Accounting at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report

#12

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Drake graduate students pay an average of $11,988 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Drake is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list.

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Charleston Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

CSU graduate students pay an average of $5,085 in tuition and fees each year.

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#14

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

With a ranking of #14, Truman State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.

Truman State graduate students pay an average of $9,924 in tuition and fees each year.

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#15

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, PR

Universidad Metropolitana landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree accounting programs. UMET is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Juan.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UMET are $3,552 per year.

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#16

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids, Calvin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Calvin are $11,880 a year.

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#17

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

With a ranking of #17, Wilmington University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Wilmington University are $9,060 a year.

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With a ranking of #18, Illinois State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a very large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Illinois State are $11,773 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Illinois State is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at SIUE are $9,316 per year.

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Northern Illinois University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at NIU are $11,390 a year.

Read full report on Accounting at Northern Illinois University

#21

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

With a ranking of #21, Fitchburg State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Fitchburg State graduate students pay an average of $6,012 in tuition and fees each year.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree accounting programs. Located in the distant town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at SMU MN are $10,890 per year.

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West Texas A&M University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools list. West Texas A&M University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Canyon.

West Texas A&M University graduate students pay an average of $8,574 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Accounting at West Texas A&M University Report

#24

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #24, Holy Family University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Holy Family is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Holy Family are $12,181 per year.

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#25

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #25, Butler University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Butler is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Butler are $14,785 a year.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Accounting Master's Degree Schools

#27

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH
#27

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH
#30

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO
#31

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA
#35

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#36

Seattle University

Seattle, WA
#37

Biola University

La Mirada, CA
#38

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC
#43

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ
#45

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD
#46

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA
#48

Post University

Waterbury, CT
#49

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO
#50

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Value Accounting Master's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 508 different United States accounting schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
52 Walsh College Troy, MI
53 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
54 Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Standish, ME
55 Wingate University Wingate, NC
55 Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK
57 Villanova University Villanova, PA
58 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
58 Bellevue University Bellevue, NE
60 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
61 Westminster College Utah Salt Lake City, UT
62 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
63 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Madison, NJ
63 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
65 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro San Juan, PR
66 John Carroll University University Heights, OH
67 Aurora University Aurora, IL
68 Bradley University Peoria, IL
69 Union University Jackson, TN
70 Shorter University Rome, GA
71 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
72 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
73 Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
74 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
74 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
76 Texas A&M University - Commerce Commerce, TX

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Accounting Master's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
77 Elon University Elon, NC
78 Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA
78 Creighton University Omaha, NE
78 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
81 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
82 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
82 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
84 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
85 Ottawa University - Milwaukee Brookfield, WI
85 Ottawa University - Kansas City Overland Park, KS
87 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
88 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
88 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
90 Florida Institute of Technology - Online Melbourne, FL
90 DePaul University Chicago, IL
92 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
92 Manhattan College Riverdale, NY
94 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
95 William Jessup University Rocklin, CA
95 Texas A&M University - College Station College Station, TX
97 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
97 Regis University Denver, CO
99 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
99 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
99 University of Houston Houston, TX

Accounting by Region

View the Best Value Accounting Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 20 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 131,555
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 31,701
Human Resource Management 12,117
General Business/Commerce 9,137
Finance & Financial Management 5,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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