by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 348 master's degrees in accounting during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The accounting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for accounting students working on their master's degree.
The accounting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Indiana.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting has to look into University of Notre Dame. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Notre Dame
Indiana University - Bloomington is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in accounting. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.
Those accounting students who get their master's degree from Indiana University - Bloomington make $9,917 more than the standard accounting student.
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Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting needs to take a look at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn an average of $60,690 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in accounting. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, accounting master's recipients usually earn around $65,165 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduating, accounting master's recipients usually earn an average of $58,758 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Purdue University Global
Ball State is a very large public university located in the city of Muncie.
Students who graduate with their master's from the accounting program state that they receive average early career income of $67,043.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Ball State UniversityExplore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 262 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 64 |
| Accounting and Finance | 15 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2,511 |
| General Business/Commerce | 1,849 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 948 |
| Human Resource Management | 75 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 49 |
| Hospitality Management | 27 |
| Management Information Systems | 16 |
| Insurance | 12 |
| Marketing | 10 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 3 |