2023 Best Accounting Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
With 186 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #16 most popular major in Maine.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Accounting Schools in Maine to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Maine
Check out the accounting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maine Schools in Accounting
Our analysis found Husson University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Husson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Husson take out is $28,000.
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Out of the 7 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Maine. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Maine list. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Accounting majors at University of Southern Maine take out an average of $19,488 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at University of Maine at Augusta helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Maine. UMA is a small public school located in the town of Augusta.
On average, accounting graduates from UMA take out $39,180 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UMaine accumulate an average of around $26,239 in student debt.
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Central Maine Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Maine list. Central Maine Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Auburn.
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With a ranking of #7, Thomas College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. Located in the rural area of Waterville, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at Thomas College accumulate an average of around $26,537 in student debt.
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Request InformationBest Accounting Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,929 |
| Connecticut | 1,412 |
| New Hampshire | 1,494 |
| Rhode Island | 569 |
| Vermont | 151 |
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Accounting Related Rankings by Major
Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 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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