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2025 Best Accounting Schools in Louisiana

17 Colleges in Louisiana
1,148 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$55,065 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in accounting, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #8 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Accounting Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,148 degrees in accounting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Louisiana Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Accounting School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

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 Schools in Louisiana. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Accounting in Louisiana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the accounting degree levels they offer.

10 Top Louisiana Schools in Accounting

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
142 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$59,721 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College receive an earnings boost of around $4,656 above the typical earnings of accounting graduates.

More information about a degree in accounting from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
209 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$29,582 Median Starting Salary

Delgado Community College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Delgado Community College is a large public college located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #860 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Delgado Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 209 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year. After graduation, accounting degree recipients usually make around $29,582 in their early careers.

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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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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$31,019 Median Starting Salary

SOWELA Technical Community College is a great decision for students interested in a degree in accounting. SOWELA is a small public college located in the small city of Lake Charles.

There were approximately 51 accounting students who graduated with this degree at SOWELA in the most recent data year. After graduating, accounting degree recipients usually make an average of $31,019 in the first five years of their career.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Accounting Degrees Awarded
24.7% Growth in Graduates

Louisiana Tech University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the town of Ruston. A Best Colleges rank of #1592 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program report average early career earnings of $44,846.

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5
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
$47,974 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1356 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were roughly 17 accounting students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make about $47,974 in their early career salary.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Accounting Degrees Awarded
15.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.

There were approximately 88 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program state that they receive average early career income of $46,458.

More information about a degree in accounting from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$47,395 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1654 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Southeastern is a great university overall.

There were about 83 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, accounting degree recipients usually make an average of $47,395 in the first five years of their career.

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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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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$45,686 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 105 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program state that they receive average early career earnings of $45,686.

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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,774 Median Starting Salary

McNeese is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Lake Charles. A Best Colleges rank of #1653 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means McNeese is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 accounting students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program make an average of $46,774 in the first couple years of working.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In LA
67 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 67 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria in the most recent data year.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 2,323
Florida 282 3,730
North Carolina 279 2,113
Virginia 274 1,858
Tennessee 269 1,222
South Carolina 248 987
Kentucky 244 748
Mississippi 234 1,076
Arkansas 234 626
Alabama 233 1,554
West Virginia 207 519

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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 818
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 320
Accounting and Finance 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 5,768
General Business/Commerce 852
Finance & Financial Management 846
Marketing 729
Business Support & Assistant Services 649
Construction Management 460
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 417
Human Resource Management 242
Hospitality Management 151
International Business 113

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