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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.

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#101UA-Fayetteville logo

UA-Fayetteville, Fayetteville

Arkansas, Usa71.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.87L/Yr ($49,046/Yr)Living₹9.57L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission M.A AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE58₹43.87L/Yr
$49,046
Course duration: 1 year
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7.8/10(1 User)
#102New Mexico State University logo

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

New Mexico, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.28L/Yr ($27,142/Yr)Living₹8.1L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyDuolingo95IELTS6₹24.64L/Yr
$27,548
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
7.2/10(3 Users)
#103University of Nevada logo

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Nevada, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.16L/Yr ($25,897/Yr)Living₹9.67L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE65₹22.16L/Yr
$24,773
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#104Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.87L/Yr ($24,451/Yr)Living₹8.19L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission B.B.A AccountingDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹21.87L/Yr
$24,451
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 731 by QS in 2026
#105Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.49L/Yr ($24,026/Yr)Living₹2.53L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission M.Acc AccountancyTOEFL79PTE58₹17.63L/Yr
$19,704
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
8.0/10(3 Users)
#106Mississippi State University logo

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State

Mississippi, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.72L/Yr ($27,637/Yr)Living₹8.6L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission Master of Professional Accountan...GRE320TOEFL84₹24.72L/Yr
$27,637
Course duration: 1 year
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#107Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester

New York, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.97L/Yr ($58,103/Yr)Living₹11.33L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission M.B.A AccountingGMAT500IELTS7₹52.87L/Yr
$59,102
Course duration: 1 year
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7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#108UT-San Antonio logo

UT-San Antonio, San Antonio

Texas, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.98L/Yr ($25,692/Yr)Living₹14.02L/Yr ($15,670/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.17L/Yr
$28,134
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
5.8/10(4 Users)
#109Oklahoma State University logo

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Oklahoma, Usa70.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.46L/Yr ($25,113/Yr)Living₹8L/Yr ($8,940/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingGRE310TOEFL79₹18.59L/Yr
$20,786
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 851 by QS in 2026
#110University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo, Toledo

Ohio, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.93L/Yr ($21,166/Yr)Living₹9.84L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission B.B.A AccountancyDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE58₹18.93L/Yr
$21,166
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#111American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.71L/Yr ($56,692/Yr)Living₹14.22L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53₹51.58L/Yr
$57,660
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
9.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 587 by QS in 2026
#112UA-Birmingham logo

UA-Birmingham, Birmingham

Alabama, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.61L/Yr ($34,215/Yr)Living₹13.43L/Yr ($15,016/Yr)Admission M.Acc AccountingDuolingo120IELTS6.5₹33.81L/Yr
$37,800
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#113Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.06L/Yr ($20,188/Yr)Living₹10.65L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission M.A AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6₹17.7L/Yr
$19,792
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(6 Users)
#114SIU-Carbondale logo

SIU-Carbondale, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.53L/Yr ($26,305/Yr)Living₹9.5L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE54₹25.2L/Yr
$28,170
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.0/10(1 User)
#115Northern Illinois University logo

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb

Illinois, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.32L/Yr ($24,957/Yr)Living₹9.73L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission M.Acc Accounting Science (Leader...Duolingo115TOEFL80PTE53₹33.46L/Yr
$37,410
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 960 by CWUR in 2025
#116University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Rhode Island, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.04L/Yr ($33,583/Yr)Living₹14.43L/Yr ($16,128/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo115TOEFL80PTE53₹28.58L/Yr
$31,952
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#117University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.93L/Yr ($20,050/Yr)Living₹12.52L/Yr ($14,000/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹17.3L/Yr
$19,340
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#118Old Dominion University logo

Old Dominion University, Norfolk

Virginia, Usa90.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.99L/Yr ($29,050/Yr)Living₹10.08L/Yr ($11,268/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo120TOEFL79PTE53₹23.17L/Yr
$25,900
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#119Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa90.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.53L/Yr ($33,012/Yr)Living₹11.48L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission B.A AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL80PTE60₹29.53L/Yr
$33,012
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
8.2/10(4 Users)
#120Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.19L/Yr ($61,697/Yr)Living₹10.88L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyDuolingo125IELTS6.5PTE60₹61.32L/Yr
$68,550
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
7.5/10(2 Users)