2023 Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,551 degrees and certificates were awarded to accounting students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 43 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota
The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our analysis found College of Saint Benedict to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from CSB carry an average student debtload of $26,991.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Johns University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from SJU carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UST MN carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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Out of the 43 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota County Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.
On average, accounting graduates from DCTC take out $14,334 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. Located in the town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #7 on the list. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Saint Peter.
On average, accounting graduates from Gustavus Adolphus take out $24,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #8 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $21,990 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $353.
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #9 on the list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.
On average, accounting graduates from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus take out $21,634 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #10 on the list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of St. Cloud.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota take out is $25,271.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Missouri | 1,765 |
Kansas | 1,036 |
Iowa | 956 |
Nebraska | 466 |
North Dakota | 277 |
South Dakota | 241 |
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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 |
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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 25 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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