Best Colleges for Accounting and Related Services

Finding the Right Accounting and Related Services Program

Accounting graduates enter a stable field with strong job prospects, earning an average of $47,402 annually after graduation. With 767 schools offering accounting programs nationwide, students have numerous options to consider. When evaluating programs, look for schools with strong industry connections that facilitate internships and job placement. Accreditation from organizations like AACSB is essential for quality assurance. Consider programs that offer CPA exam preparation support, as professional certification significantly enhances career opportunities. Faculty with real-world experience and modern technology integration also distinguish top programs from the rest.

Schools Ranked

$66,900

Avg. Program Earnings

83.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$77,715	94.3%	private-nonprofit
2	Fordham University Bronx, New York	$71,351	80.3%	private-nonprofit
3	Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	$70,324	89.2%	private-nonprofit
4	Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	$69,937	91.0%	private-nonprofit
5	Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California	$69,740	88.5%	private-nonprofit
6	Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania	$69,089	92.4%	private-nonprofit
7	University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana	$68,289	96.8%	private-nonprofit
8	Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, California	$67,240	79.8%	private-nonprofit
9	University of Southern California Los Angeles, California	$66,839	92.0%	private-nonprofit
10	Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia	$66,449	94.9%	private-nonprofit
11	University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia	$66,355	87.8%	private-nonprofit
12	Menlo College Atherton, California	$66,325	51.3%	private-nonprofit
13	Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania	$66,147	86.2%	private-nonprofit
14	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$66,014	78.5%	private-nonprofit
15	Chapman University Orange, California	$65,651	80.4%	private-nonprofit
16	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$65,524	82.2%	private-nonprofit
17	Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, Maryland	$64,865	80.5%	private-nonprofit
18	Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey	$64,791	71.5%	private-nonprofit
19	The College of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey	$64,581	85.2%	public
20	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois	$64,493	84.9%	public
21	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$64,387	88.6%	public
22	University of Redlands Redlands, California	$64,328	70.7%	private-nonprofit
23	University of San Francisco San Francisco, California	$64,068	71.1%	private-nonprofit
24	Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$63,997	79.8%	private-nonprofit
25	University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania	$63,997	80.8%	private-nonprofit