1
UK
- Net price
- $18,059/yr
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $61,945
- Students
- 21,217
20 Best Public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the USA
Compare 40 programs at 20 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.
20 universities · ranked best first
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2
UN
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
3
UW
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885
US #81
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $15,014/yr
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $54,990
- Students
- 16,758
4
UN
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
5
WS
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
- Net price
- $17,510/yr
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $48,653
- Students
- 8,496
7
UN
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891
US #172
ROI D
Admissions open
- Net price
- $10,965/yr
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $48,160
- Students
- 14,062
8
UW
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming · Public University · Est. 1886
US #175
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $13,599/yr
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $56,880
- Students
- 7,944
9
UV
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1791
US #187
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $19,343/yr
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $62,472
- Students
- 11,743
10
UC
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1912
US #225
ROI B
Admissions open
- Net price
- $11,900/yr
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $64,270
- Students
- 10,519
11
UM
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964
US #258
ROI B
Admissions open
- Net price
- $17,707/yr
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $65,865
- Students
- 11,512
12
UC
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1965
US #298
ROI C
Admissions open
- Net price
- $15,788/yr
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $54,659
- Students
- 8,697
13
UM
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1956
US #314
ROI D
Admissions open
- Net price
- $7,007/yr
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $53,230
- Students
- 4,411
14
UN
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1947
US #342
ROI C
Admissions open
- Net price
- $20,109/yr
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $54,967
- Students
- 14,922
15
VS
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906
US #343
ROI D
Admissions open
- Net price
- $10,945/yr
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $49,361
- Students
- 6,622
16
UH
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1974
US #393
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $10,542/yr
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $53,551
- Students
- 12,555
17
WT
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, Texas · Public University · Est. 1910
US #418
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $19,487/yr
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $50,741
- Students
- 6,917
18
UW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, Washington · Public University · Est. 1990
US #486
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $10,163/yr
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $78,466
- Students
- 4,185
19
UW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, Washington · Public University · Est. 1990
US #498
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $12,319/yr
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $78,466
- Students
- 5,457
20
UI
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1969
US #515
ROI C
Admissions open
- Net price
- $9,833/yr
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $57,103
- Students
- 2,263
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities for public Master's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA?
By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Kansas, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.
How much does it cost to study public 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 public 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.
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