2023 Best Accounting Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Accounting Graduate Certificate School for You
With 1,921 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #12 most popular major in Virginia.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Accounting Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Virginia to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Accounting Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
Check out the accounting graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Virginia Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Accounting
Our analysis found George Mason University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Virginia. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for accounting students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at VCU take out while working on their Graduate Certificate is $33,452.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,330 |
| North Carolina | 2,114 |
| Florida | 3,746 |
| Tennessee | 1,225 |
| Kentucky | 772 |
| South Carolina | 988 |
| Louisiana | 885 |
| Arkansas | 626 |
| Alabama | 1,557 |
| Mississippi | 1,081 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
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Accounting Related Rankings by Major
Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Marketing | 52,916 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.