2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region
246
Colleges in the Southeast Region
14,938
Accounting Degrees Awarded
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.
College Factual looked at 246 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 14,938 degrees in accounting during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Accounting School
The accounting program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting rankings. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Accounting Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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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 Southeast 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 Southeast Region Schools in Accounting
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In TN
36
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to look into Vanderbilt University. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 36 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Vanderbilt UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In GA
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to check out Emory University. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 14 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Emory UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
376
Accounting Degrees Awarded
University of Georgia is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 376 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of GeorgiaWashington and Lee University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.More information about a degree in accounting from Washington and Lee University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In FL
84
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Miami if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were about 84 accounting students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of MiamiMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
256
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were about 256 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from George Mason UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
230
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were roughly 230 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Virginia TechMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
217
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 217 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
315
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.
There were about 315 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from The University of AlabamaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
227
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 227 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Florida State UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MS
332
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were approximately 332 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of MississippiMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
203
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 203 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In FL
227
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 227 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of FloridaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AL
225
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 225 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Auburn UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
141
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 141 accounting students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from James Madison UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
238
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UARK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were about 238 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of ArkansasMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SC
197
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were approximately 197 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of South Carolina - ColumbiaGraduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
181
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 181 accounting students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from North Carolina State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In FL
339
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 339 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Florida International UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
217
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Clemson is a very large public university located in the suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were approximately 217 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Clemson UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
370
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 370 accounting students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of South Florida - Main CampusMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
202
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were roughly 202 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of KentuckyMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
349
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 349 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Central FloridaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
486
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 486 accounting students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In NC
Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh. This college ranks 13th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 11 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Wake Technical Community College
