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The majority of the universities in the USA offer courses in accounting with various specialisations from which aspiring students can opt. All the top-ranked universities like Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University and the University of California Berkeley are considered the best accounting universities in USA because all offer research programs in accounting. 

The PhD students can opt for a substream of their interest and pursue their course with a chance to collaborate with the industry experts. The students also stand a chance to get fellowship stipends or research and teaching assistantships.

Aspirants looking to pursue an M.B.A. in accounting can opt for the best accounting universities in USA like the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. The annual tuition fee ranges from INR 65-70 Lakhs. The course is flexible enough for the students to complete other important certifications like CPA or CMA.

For people with a budget crunch, the University of Texas Austin which is ranked 50th by THE offers a one-year master’s degree in Professional Accounting with a tuition fee of around INR 20 Lakhs.

The cost of living in cities with the best accounting universities in USA is around INR 8 Lakhs and above. A rigorous curriculum and opportunities to mingle with industry experts impart immense practical knowledge and research skills that help students sustain themselves in the real world.

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#41University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

Indiana, Usa13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.1K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission M.S AccountancyDuolingo120TOEFL80$51.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 194 by THE in 2026Ranked 294 by QS in 2026
#42Indiana University logo

Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGRE300TOEFL100$42.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(9 Users)
#43Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.7K/YrLiving$21K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGRE300IELTS7$56.5K/Yr
Course duration: 7 months
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9.3/10(51 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 384 by QS in 2026
#44University of Illinois-Chicago logo

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa78.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54$31.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 334 by QS in 2026
#45University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.7K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo125TOEFL80$50.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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9.3/10(2 Users)
#46University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrAdmission B.S AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(10 Users)
#47Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.7K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.Acc Data AnalyticsDuolingo105TOEFL90PTE65$60K/Yr
Course duration: 9 months
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10.0/10(67 Users)
#48George Washington University logo

George Washington University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62.8K/YrLiving$13K/YrAdmission M.AccGRE314IELTS6.0PTE53$64.7K/Yr
Course duration: 9 months
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6.3/10(10 Users)
#49Georgetown University logo

Georgetown University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.9K/YrLiving$19.7K/YrAdmission B.S Business Administration in A...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE61$64.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 285 by QS in 2026
#50Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$17K/YrAdmission B.B.A Accounting and Information...SAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 358 by QS in 2026
#51Boston College logo

Boston College, Chestnut Hill

Massachusetts, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $65K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGMAT660IELTS7.5PTE68$63.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 526 by QS in 2026
#52University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.8K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.ADuolingo90IELTS5.5$38.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#53University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.3K/YrLiving$18.1K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGRE309IELTS6.5PTE55$25K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(23 Users)
#54University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa84.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.9K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo120TOEFL81PTE68$19.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(7 Users)
#55Rutgers University - New Jersey logo

Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick

New Jersey, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.7K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.B.A Professional AccountingDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE53$33.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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9.0/10(6 Users)
#56North Carolina State University logo

North Carolina State University, Raleigh

North Carolina, Usa39.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.1K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo110TOEFL80$33.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.5/10(18 Users)
#57Stony Brook University logo

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

New York, Usa49%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/YrLiving$13.4K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGRE309IELTS6.0PTE53$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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10.0/10(9 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 452 by QS in 2026
#58Florida State University logo

Florida State University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.4K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE55$20K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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6.3/10(20 Users)
#59University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.8K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission B.B.A AccountingSAT1420IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 525 by QS in 2026
#60University of Colorado-Denver logo

University of Colorado-Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37K/YrLiving$4.9K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE58$24.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 851 by QS in 2026