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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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#121College of William & Mary logo

College of William & Mary, Williamsburg

Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.74L/Yr ($42,195/Yr)Living₹10.55L/Yr ($11,799/Yr)Admission M.A AccountingDuolingo95IELTS6PTE51₹36.63L/Yr
$40,947
Course duration: 1 year
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8.7/10(1 User)
#122Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹57.43L/Yr ($64,200/Yr)Living₹7.93L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingGRE298IELTS6.5PTE61₹57.43L/Yr
$64,200
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#123University of Texas-El Paso logo

University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso

Texas, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.42L/Yr ($36,239/Yr)Living₹8.49L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹20.96L/Yr
$23,437
Course duration: 2 years
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#124Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

Florida, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.39L/Yr ($28,387/Yr)Living₹11.23L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission M.A Accounting - TaxationGRE297TOEFL80PTE54₹23.72L/Yr
$26,514
Course duration: 2 years
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#125University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.57L/Yr ($27,465/Yr)Living₹9.69L/Yr ($10,836/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL79₹27.64L/Yr
$30,900
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026
#126Central Michigan University logo

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant

Michigan, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.78L/Yr ($21,000/Yr)Living₹8.71L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission B.B.A AccountingSAT1190TOEFL79PTE68₹18.78L/Yr
$21,000
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1401 by QS in 2026
#127San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.86L/Yr ($17,726/Yr)Living₹19.35L/Yr ($21,630/Yr)Admission M.S AccountancyDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE58₹9.17L/Yr
$10,252
Course duration: 18 months
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9.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#128Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University logo

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.76L/Yr ($16,500/Yr)Living₹9.48L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission B.S AccountingDuolingo120TOEFL8-₹14.76L/Yr
$16,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1933 by CWUR in 2025
#129University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota, Vermillion

South Dakota, Usa99%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.78L/Yr ($13,170/Yr)Living₹7.18L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyIELTS6.0PTE53₹11.74L/Yr
$13,127
Course duration: 2 years
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4.7/10(1 User)
#130Rowan University logo

Rowan University, Glassboro

New Jersey, Usa77.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.17L/Yr ($23,668/Yr)Living₹10.95L/Yr ($12,236/Yr)Admission M.B.A AccountingDuolingo120TOEFL70PTE50₹22.51L/Yr
$25,165
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 1384 by CWUR in 2025
#131University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.26L/Yr ($20,416/Yr)Living₹8.41L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.A AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53₹16.52L/Yr
$18,474
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#132Oakland University logo

Oakland University, Rochester

Michigan, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.88L/Yr ($26,700/Yr)Living₹3.75L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission M.A AccountingGRE296TOEFL79PTE53₹27.56L/Yr
$30,810
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#133Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.08L/Yr ($19,093/Yr)Living₹8.49L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission M.A AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE52₹14.65L/Yr
$16,380
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#134Grand Valley State University logo

Grand Valley State University, Allendale

Michigan, Usa94.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.1L/Yr ($15,768/Yr)Living₹8.18L/Yr ($9,150/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.1L/Yr
$15,768
Course duration: 1 year
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7.2/10(4 Users)
#135Morgan State University logo

Morgan State University, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.27L/Yr ($14,831/Yr)Living₹8.75L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission M.S Professional AccountancyDuolingo110₹24.96L/Yr
$27,900
Course duration: 2 years
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#136University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley logo

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Texas, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.06L/Yr ($40,318/Yr)Living₹7.14L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission M.A AccountancyDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE45₹31.95L/Yr
$35,718
Course duration: 1 year
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#137Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.94L/Yr ($46,885/Yr)Living₹13.52L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission M.B.A Management - AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹41.59L/Yr
$46,500
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026Ranked 353 by FORBES in 2019
#138Pace University logo

Pace University, New York City

New York, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.99L/Yr ($40,233/Yr)Living₹10.59L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission M.B.A AccountingDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE52₹35.79L/Yr
$40,015
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#139Oregon State University logo

Oregon State University, Corvallis

Oregon, Usa78.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.15L/Yr ($43,767/Yr)Living₹14.66L/Yr ($16,386/Yr)Admission M.B.A AccountingDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹31.41L/Yr
$35,118
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 624 by QS in 2026Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#140Yeshiva University logo

Yeshiva University, New York City

New York, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.44L/Yr ($48,565/Yr)Living₹10.69L/Yr ($11,950/Yr)Admission M.S AccountingDuolingo115TOEFL79₹44.71L/Yr
$49,980
Course duration: 1 year
1 More Program
7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 624 by QS in 2026Ranked 270 by CWUR in 2025