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2024 Best Accounting Schools in Georgia

41 Colleges in Georgia
3,289 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$44,392 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in accounting, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #8 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 41 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting Schools in Georgia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,289 degrees in accounting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Georgia Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Accounting School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting
Doctor's Degrees in Accounting

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 Georgia list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Accounting in Georgia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the accounting degree levels they offer.

10 Top Georgia Schools in Accounting

1
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In GA

It is difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
376 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,605 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in accounting needs to take a look at University of Georgia. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. 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. Degree recipients from the accounting major at University of Georgia get $14,213 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
266 Accounting Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in accounting needs to look into Georgia State University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.

There were about 266 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Georgia State University make $10,276 above the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$51,203 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Georgia Southern University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #586 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 166 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from Georgia Southern University earn a boost of approximately $6,811 over the typical income of accounting majors.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In GA
129 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Rome. A Best Colleges rank of #542 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 129 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
268 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$56,555 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #708 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KSU Georgia is a great university overall.

There were about 268 accounting students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from Kennesaw State University make $12,163 more than the standard accounting student.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
161 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$29,782 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #533 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 161 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make around $29,782 for their early career.

More information about a degree in accounting from Gwinnett Technical College

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$61,605 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #415 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mercer is a great university overall.

There were about 69 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Mercer in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting program at Mercer University make $17,213 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Accounting Degrees Awarded
30.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #713 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia College is a great university overall.

There were about 93 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Georgia College & State University earn a boost of around $8,388 over the average earnings of accounting majors.

More information about a degree in accounting from Georgia College & State University

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Accounting Degrees Awarded
10.9% Growth in Graduates

Athens Technical College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Athens. This college ranks 22nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 55 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Athens Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make around $29,671 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida2823,730
North Carolina2792,113
Virginia2741,858
Tennessee2691,222
South Carolina248987
Kentucky244748
Louisiana242880
Mississippi2341,076
Arkansas234626
Alabama2331,554
West Virginia207519

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Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Accounting1,759
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1,465
Accounting and Business/Management38
Accounting and Finance24
Other Accounting and Related Services3

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Business Administration & Management10,197
General Business/Commerce2,027
Marketing2,025
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods1,414
Business Support & Assistant Services1,361
Finance & Financial Management1,335
Human Resource Management719
Entrepreneurial Studies569
Management Information Systems517
Hospitality Management346

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