Top Accounting Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
Stream
Subject
Course
Colleges By Ranking
Institution Type
College Type
State
Region
City
Entrance / Exam Accepted
Avg Fees Per/yr
Attendance Type
Course Delivery Mode
Language
Bhargavi Ram's profile photo

Bhargavi Ram

Updated 3+ months ago

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.

Select
Show More

Found 746 universities

Sort By
RankCollege InfoTuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)Top CoursesRanking & Reviews
#81Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University, Saint Louis

Missouri, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47K/YrLiving$15.8K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingIELTS6.5PTE53$39.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
9.7/10(6 Users)
#82Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.1K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission M.S Professional AccountingDuolingo130IELTS6.5$35K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
2+ More Programs
9.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 741 by QS in 2026
#83Wake Forest University logo

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem

North Carolina, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.8K/YrLiving$13.9K/YrAdmission M.S AccountancyDuolingo115TOEFL80$64.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 791 by QS in 2026
#84University of Missouri-Mizzou logo

University of Missouri-Mizzou, Columbia

Missouri, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.8K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyGRE296IELTS6.5PTE59$44.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
2+ More Programs
6.7/10(4 Users)
#85University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.6K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingDuolingo115TOEFL80$51.1K/Yr
Course duration: 10 months
1 More Program
8.3/10(2 Users)
#86Wayne State University logo

Wayne State University, Detroit

Michigan, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.4K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE58$49.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 781 by QS in 2026
#87Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.9K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission M.A Accountancy and TaxationGRE308IELTS6.5PTE58$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
6+ More Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)
#88Stevens Institute of Technology logo

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken

New Jersey, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $65.6K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission B.B.A Accounting and AnalyticsDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE53$65.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 673 by QS in 2026
#89University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.8K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo105TOEFL79$38.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#90University of Nebraska logo

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Nebraska, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.8K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo120TOEFL79$20.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
4.7/10(1 User)
#91University of Tulsa logo

University of Tulsa, Tulsa

Oklahoma, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.6K/YrLiving$3K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL90$42.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
--
#92University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.6K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGMAT600IELTS6.5PTE53$28.8K/Yr
Course duration: 21 months
3+ More Programs
7.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 901 by QS in 2026
#93UT-Arlington logo

UT-Arlington, Arlington

Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.3K/YrLiving$14.4K/YrAdmission M.A Professional AccountingDuolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$35K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
4+ More Programs
8.3/10(14 Users)
#94Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa
Tuition:  $21.2K/YrLiving$6.8K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo110IELTS6.0$17.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
7.7/10(1 User)
#95Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa
Tuition:  $37.6K/YrLiving$6.3K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyIELTS6.5PTE53$37.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
8.7/10(3 Users)
#96Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.8K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE59$58.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
3+ More Programs
--
#97Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, Usa29%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.8K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission M.S Accounting and Information A...Duolingo125TOEFL94$54.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
2+ More Programs
8.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 668 by QS in 2026
#98Binghamton University logo

Binghamton University, Binghamton

New York, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo105IELTS6.5$23.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
7.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#99UNC-Charlotte logo

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

North Carolina, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.1K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo115IELTS6.5$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
2+ More Programs
6.0/10(12 Users)
#100University of Alaska logo

University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Alaska, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.5K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission B.B.A AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE55$28.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 901 by QS in 2026