2025 Best Accounting and Finance Schools
37
Colleges in the United States
3,781
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
accounting and finance, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #289 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 37 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting and Finance Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,781 degrees in accounting and finance to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Accounting and Finance School
The accounting and finance program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting and Finance rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting and finance 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.
Pick Your Accounting and Finance Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting and Finance Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Best Schools for Accounting and Finance in the United States
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 and finance degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
125
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Bentley University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting and finance. Bentley is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.
There were roughly 125 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Bentley University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
127
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
Texas A&M University - College Station is a good option for students interested in a degree in accounting and finance. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were about 127 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Texas A&M University - College Station
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Accounting & Finance
Program Name
Invest in the analytical and quantitative skills you need to succeed in a career in finance with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BS in Accounting & Finance from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
229
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting and finance. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were approximately 229 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Drexel University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
45
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in accounting and finance needs to take a look at Fordham University. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #67 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 45 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Fordham University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
Bryant is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Smithfield. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bryant is a great university overall.
There were approximately 3 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Bryant in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Bryant University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
189
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #170 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SNHU is a great university overall.
There were about 189 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Southern New Hampshire University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Finance
Program Name
Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
More information about a degree in BS in Finance from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
74
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.
There were roughly 74 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Bucknell University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
93
Accounting and Finance Degrees Awarded
UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 93 accounting and finance students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting and finance from University of Maryland Global Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in accounting and finance from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
