by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Utah to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 869 master's degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 Utah.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in accounting.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in accounting has to take a look at Brigham Young University - Provo. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Provo.More information about a master’s in accounting from Brigham Young University - Provo
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting has to take a look at University of Utah. U of U is a fairly large public university located in the city of Salt Lake City.
Students who graduate with their master's from the accounting program state that they receive average early career income of $66,110.
More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Utah
It's difficult to beat Western Governors University if you want to pursue a master's degree in accounting. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
Those accounting students who get their master's degree from Western Governors University receive $5,443 more than the typical accounting grad.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Western Governors University
Utah State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in accounting. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the accounting program earn about $64,571 in the first couple years of their career.
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Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn about $65,720 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Utah Valley University
Southern Utah University is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cedar City.
Accounting master's degree recipients from Southern Utah University receive an earnings boost of approximately $2,569 over the typical income of accounting graduates.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Southern Utah University
WSU is a very large public university located in the small city of Ogden.More information about a master’s in accounting from Weber State University
Located in the midsize city of Saint George, Dixie State College is a public university with a large student population.
Soon after graduation, accounting master's recipients generally earn an average of $57,230 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Dixie State UniversityExplore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Rocky Mountains 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 | 801 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 5,437 |
| Management Information Systems | 672 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 130 |
| Human Resource Management | 55 |
| Real Estate | 34 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 24 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Taxation | 20 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 19 |