2023 Best Accounting Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
With 1,311 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #14 most popular major in Maryland.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Maryland
The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland - College Park the best school in Maryland for accounting students. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $15,627. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $290, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Maryland. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at Loyola Maryland accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $529.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means McDaniel College is a great place for accounting students. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Westminster.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from McDaniel carry an average student debtload of $24,210.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Towson University is a great place for accounting students. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the city of Towson.
On average, accounting graduates from Towson take out $22,750 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $267, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salisbury University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, accounting graduates from Salisbury take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $276, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #6, Stevenson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. Located in the rural area of Stevenson, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Stevenson take out is $21,500.
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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Schools in Maryland ranking. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Mount St Mary’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Schools in Maryland ranking. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg.
On average, accounting graduates from The Mount take out $26,849 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Anne Arundel Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Community College of Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. CCBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,659 |
| New York | 7,419 |
| New Jersey | 2,166 |
| District of Columbia | 497 |
| Delaware | 306 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar 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 23 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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