2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
181
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
11,819
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #7 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 181 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 11,819 degrees in accounting during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Accounting School
Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Accounting Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Featured Accounting Programs
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BS in Accounting
If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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MS in Accounting
Gain the competitive edge required to advance in today's financial environments with this online graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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AS in Accounting
Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Accounting in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Accounting
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In PA
University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were about 29 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In DC
53
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Georgetown University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 53 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Georgetown UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
184
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Villanova University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were roughly 184 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Villanova UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In NY
155
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat New York University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were about 155 accounting students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from New York UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
58
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #71 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.
There were roughly 58 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Lehigh UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
95
Accounting Degrees Awarded
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 95 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from George Washington UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
213
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were about 213 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Maryland - College ParkMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DE
106
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark. A Best Colleges rank of #118 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UD is a great university overall.
There were about 106 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of DelawareMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
147
Accounting Degrees Awarded
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton. This university ranks 16th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 147 accounting students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of ScrantonMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In NY
106
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #109 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 106 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Fordham UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In PA
139
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 139 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusGraduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
77
Accounting Degrees Awarded
St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 12th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 77 accounting students who graduated with this degree at St. Joe's in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Saint Joseph’s UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NY
151
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were about 151 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Syracuse UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
292
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 292 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rutgers University - NewarkMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
828
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of New York, Baruch is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 20th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 828 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Baruch in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Baruch CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
217
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UMGC is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were about 217 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Maryland Global CampusMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In NJ
129
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville. This university ranks 12th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 129 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rider in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rider UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
197
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 197 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Temple UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NY
260
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 29th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 260 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Binghamton UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NJ
98
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange. This university ranks 10th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 98 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Seton Hall UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
129
Accounting Degrees Awarded
WCUPA is a large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester. This university ranks 15th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 129 accounting students who graduated with this degree at WCUPA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from West Chester University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MD
117
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were about 117 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Towson UniversityCCBC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore. This college ranks 15th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.More information about a degree in accounting from Community College of Baltimore County
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NJ
151
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were approximately 151 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rutgers University - New BrunswickAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In NJ
47
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 23rd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 47 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Essex in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Essex County College