157 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the USA

Compare 305 programs at 157 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 305 Universities 157 Scholarships 294

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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

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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

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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

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University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1785

US #49 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,936/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $68,726
Students: 32,137

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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1864

US #50 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,059/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $61,945
Students: 21,217

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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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

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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

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1863

US #80 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,383/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $71,631
Students: 23,671

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1850

US #88 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,278/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $79,042
Students: 6,331

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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

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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

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Students: 7,212

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for 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 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 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 professional Accounting & Finance universities in the USA

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