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68 Best Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the USA

Compare 229 programs at 68 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

68 universities · ranked best first

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UM University of Minnesota-Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1851

US #37 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,778/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,020
Students
31,855
2
UW University of Washington-Seattle Campus logo

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington · Public University · Est. 1861

US #38 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,091/yr
Admission rate
39%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,466
Students
31,942
3
UA University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #39 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,674/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,979
Students
42,537
4
UN University of Nevada-Las Vegas logo

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada · Public University · Est. 1957

US #52 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$10,359/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,037
Students
24,622
5
UC University of Connecticut-Stamford logo

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1952

US #66 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,798/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
2,432
6
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
7
VC Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,433/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,128
Students
20,753
8
WV West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,634/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,939
Students
17,385
9
WS Wright State University-Main Campus logo

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,415/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,500
Students
6,762
10
UA University at Albany logo

University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,167/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,979
Students
12,564
11
WO Western Oregon University logo

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,237/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,815
Students
3,103
12
UN University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #104 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,551/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,552
Students
9,981
13
UM University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #106 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$12,397/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,458
Students
12,701
14
WS Wichita State University logo

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1886

US #110 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,194/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,532
Students
10,780
15
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1969

US #111 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,749/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,501
Students
11,635
16
UC University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$10,411/yr
Admission rate
40%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,308
Students
59,146
17
UA University of Alaska Fairbanks logo

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$48,866
Students
4,207
18
YS Youngstown State University logo

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,767/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$41,544
Students
7,961
19
UC University of Central Missouri logo

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1871

US #139 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$14,462/yr
Admission rate
64%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,560
Students
5,648
20
WW Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public University · Est. 1893

US #145 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,193/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,569
Students
13,544
21
UW University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh logo

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1871

US #154 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,305/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,548
Students
6,877
22
UM University of Massachusetts-Lowell logo

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1975

US #156 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,163/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,874
Students
11,434
23
UN University of Nebraska at Omaha logo

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska · Public University · Est. 1908

US #157 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,441/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,909
Students
11,488
24
WU Washburn University logo

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$49,774
Students
4,562

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Washington-Seattle Campus, University of Arizona. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Bachelor'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 public Bachelor'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 public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA

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