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2025 Best Accounting Schools in Ohio

46 Colleges in Ohio
3,549 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$55,065 Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #8 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 46 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,549 degrees in accounting annually.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Ohio Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Accounting School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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 Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Accounting in Ohio

The schools below may not offer all types of accounting degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Accounting

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
370 Accounting Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to look into Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 370 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from Ohio State University - Main Campus make $7,334 more than the typical accounting graduate.

More information about a degree in accounting from Ohio State University - Main Campus

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$67,954 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Miami University - Oxford if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were about 166 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from Miami University - Oxford make $12,889 more than the typical accounting grad.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Accounting Program Name

If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,368 Median Starting Salary

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 190 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make $3,303 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$65,127 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in accounting has to take a look at University of Dayton. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Dayton. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UDayton is a great university overall.

There were approximately 74 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from University of Dayton earn a boost of approximately $10,062 above the average income of accounting graduates.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$61,856 Median Starting Salary

OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the distant town of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were approximately 109 accounting students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at Ohio University - Athens Campus earn $6,791 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$64,792 Median Starting Salary

Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were approximately 72 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Case Western Reserve University get $9,727 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
142 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$54,702 Median Starting Salary

Kent State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kent. A Best Colleges rank of #250 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program report average early career income of $54,702.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Accounting Program Name

Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Accounting Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of University Heights, John Carroll is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 68 accounting students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from John Carroll University earn a boost of around $7,080 above the average earnings of accounting majors.

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$60,200 Median Starting Salary

Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #277 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.

There were about 45 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at Xavier University make $5,135 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
158 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$53,184 Median Starting Salary

Franklin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Columbus.

There were approximately 158 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Franklin University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program report average early career income of $53,184.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Accounting Schools in Ohio award.

Rank College Location
11 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
12 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
13 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH
14 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
15 Walsh University North Canton, OH

Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 2,427
Illinois 304 3,097
Indiana 294 1,647
Wisconsin 273 1,606

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

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 2,891
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 513
Other Accounting and Related Services 84
Accounting and Finance 44
Accounting and Business/Management 17

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Majors Similar to Accounting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 12,282
Business Support & Assistant Services 4,928
Marketing 3,159
Finance & Financial Management 3,152
Human Resource Management 1,090
Real Estate 1,067
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 833
General Business/Commerce 798
Entrepreneurial Studies 647
Hospitality Management 418

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