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2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

13 Ranked Colleges
39 Degrees Awarded
$31,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Accounting is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 101,094 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 39 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality accounting programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the accounting program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k”.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Evanston, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s accounting degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, Northwestern has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Northwestern University

#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Pennsylvania Accounting Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 4 doctorate’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, Ohio State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #6 spot in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

Read more about Accounting at UT Austin

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Capella University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at Capella University

#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

Read more about Accounting at UTSA

#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Mississippi

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State University Accounting Report

#9

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. UO is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Oregon

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Georgia State

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UA Accounting Report

#12

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
#12 in overall quality

Anderson University Indiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Anderson University Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, Indiana. It awarded 4 doctorate’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Anderson University Indiana also made our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University Indiana are $11,455, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at Anderson University Indiana

#13

Bentley University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Bentley University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Bentley is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Bentley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Accounting Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bentley University are $40,992.

Read more about Accounting at Bentley

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *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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