by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 165 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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 South Carolina.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a a master's degree.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in accounting. UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn an average of $65,563 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in accounting from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Clemson University is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in accounting. Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Clemson.
Those accounting students who get their master's degree from Clemson University earn $4,020 more than the standard accounting graduate.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Clemson University
College of Charleston is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in accounting. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Those accounting students who get their master's degree from College of Charleston receive $3,919 more than the average accounting graduate.
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Coastal Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in accounting. Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public university with a large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn an average of $64,488 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in accounting from Coastal Carolina UniversityExplore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 966 |
| Georgia | 190 | 541 |
| Virginia | 182 | 496 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 585 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 351 |
| Alabama | 151 | 390 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 87 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 95 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 301 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 81 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 82 |
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 160 |
| Accounting and Finance | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,433 |
| General Business/Commerce | 145 |
| Human Resource Management | 136 |
| International Business | 134 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 32 |
| Marketing | 22 |
| Real Estate | 22 |
| Hospitality Management | 17 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Management Information Systems | 2 |