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12 Best Private Master's Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the USA

Compare 40 programs at 12 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

12 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UN University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1842

US #109 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$26,780/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$99,980
Students
8,818
2
UN University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,192/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,126
Students
4,841
3
VU Valparaiso University logo

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,578/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,191
Students
2,083
4
WN Western New England University logo

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$27,290/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,157
Students
2,603
5
UI University of the Incarnate Word logo

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1881

US #201 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,775/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,733
Students
4,440
6
UT University of Tulsa logo

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1894

US #209 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$15,000/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,408
Students
2,813
7
UH University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,282/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,823
Students
4,146
8
UB University of Bridgeport logo

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1927

US #292 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,807/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,323
Students
1,534
9
WU Westminster University logo

Westminster University

Salt Lake City, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #344 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$27,094/yr
Admission rate
67%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,215
Students
823
10
UL University of La Verne logo

University of La Verne

La Verne, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #357 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,161/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,464
Students
3,050
11
UU Utica University logo

Utica University

Utica, New York · Private University · Est. 1946

US #390 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,108/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,277
Students
2,278
12
WJ William Jessup University logo

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California · Private University · Est. 1939

US #643 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$28,062/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,257
Students
1,294

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Notre Dame, University of New Haven, Valparaiso University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA

This page lists private Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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