2023 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Accounting Master's Degree 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.
The Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the accounting master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James Madison University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at DeVry University - Virginia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Virginia. DeVry University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
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Old Dominion University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.
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Liberty University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Strayer University - Virginia did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.
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Averett University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. AU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Danville.
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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 11 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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