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2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 101,094 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, accounting is the 8th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, accounting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,557 and had an average of $26,381 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 24,469 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,343 and $28,520 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,459 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 115 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the accounting program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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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 “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 115 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 40 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #1 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Accounting Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 93 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Accounting Report

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 121 students in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 230 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Emory University Accounting Report

#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#22 in overall quality

William & Mary landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, this medium-sized public school awarded 76 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at William & Mary, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Florida International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 107 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 89 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 62 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida Accounting Report

#11

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 117 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 149 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UWF Accounting Report

#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 218 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 157 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #16 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northern Kentucky University Accounting Report

#18

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 49 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 39 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Appalachian State University Accounting Report

#20

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. FGCU is a fairly large school located in Fort Myers, Florida that handed out 26 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216.

Full Florida Gulf Coast University Accounting Report

#21

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #21, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 54 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at James Madison University are $29,544, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 103 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#24

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #24, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 24 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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