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2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

13 Ranked Colleges
162 Degrees Awarded
$18,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Accounting and Finance is the 302nd most popular major in the country with 3,100 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,626 accounting and finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 162 accounting and finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in accounting and finance. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting and finance programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the accounting and finance program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting and Finance in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 11 masters’s accounting and finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting and finance students with aid list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

DeVry University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Virginia landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Arlington, Virginia, this small private for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting and finance students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DeVry University - Virginia, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DeVry University - Virginia are $17,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

DeVry University - Georgia

Decatur, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Decatur, Georgia, this small private for-profit school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting and finance students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DeVry University - Georgia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at DeVry University - Georgia are $17,552.

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#4

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Virginia landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Arlington, Virginia, this small private for-profit school handed out 28 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting and finance students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting and finance students with aid list, Strayer University - Virginia has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Virginia are $15,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Jacksonville University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting and finance degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

JU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville University are $14,742, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

DeVry University - Florida

Miramar, Florida
#4 in overall quality

DeVry University - Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. DeVry University - Florida is a private for-profit institution located in Miramar, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting and finance students with aid list, DeVry University - Florida has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DeVry University - Florida are $17,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Palm Beach Atlantic University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University is located in West Palm Beach, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s accounting and finance degrees to qualified students.

Palm Beach Atlantic also took the #5 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Palm Beach Atlantic are $11,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Strayer University - North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Strayer University - North Carolina did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Morrisville, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 masters’s accounting and finance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Strayer University - North Carolina, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - North Carolina are $15,135.

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#9 in overall quality

Strayer University - Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 5 masters’s accounting and finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Florida are $15,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Strayer University - South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Strayer University - South Carolina did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 10 masters’s accounting and finance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Strayer University - South Carolina, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - South Carolina are $15,135, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Strayer University - South Carolina Accounting and Finance Report

#10

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

Strayer University - Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 18 masters’s accounting and finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting and finance students with aid list, Strayer University - Georgia has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Georgia are $15,135.

Full Strayer University - Georgia Accounting and Finance Report

#11

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Strayer University - Alabama came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Strayer University - Alabama is a private for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - Alabama also made our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Alabama are $15,135, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Strayer University - Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee
#10 in overall quality

Strayer University - Tennessee came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this small private for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting and finance students in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - Tennessee did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Tennessee are $15,135, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Accounting and Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small school located in Melbourne, Florida that handed out 11 masters’s accounting and finance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Institute of Technology - Online, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Accounting and Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $16,128, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting and Finance at Florida Institute of Technology - Online

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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