2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 99,265 accounting students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1,011 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for accounting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best value school in the United States for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU are $6,120 a year. On average, accounting graduates from BYU take out $12,393 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great value for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year. Accounting majors at BYU - I take out an average of $16,681 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value accounting schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WGU are $7,452 per year. Accounting majors at WGU take out an average of $24,868 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU also is in the top 5% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value accounting schools in the United States. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Greenwood Village.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Colorado State University - Global Campus are $8,400 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus accumulate an average of around $35,218 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Out of the 1,011 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the # 5 spot on the list. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fayette.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CMU CGES are $6,720 per year. On average, accounting graduates from CMU CGES take out $25,920 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, CMU CGES also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Brigham Young University - Hawaii came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Laie, BYU - H is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
BYU - H undergraduate students pay an average of $6,068 in tuition and fees each year.
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Bellevue University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bellevue University are $8,310 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Bellevue University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,992.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bellevue University also is in the top 5% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #8, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Franklin University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,577 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Franklin University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,568.
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American Public University System landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from American Military University take out $35,678 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Bemidji State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Bemidji State University carry an average student debtload of $31,261.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bemidji State University also is in the top 15% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Trine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Trine are $9,576 per year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Trine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,764.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Trine also is in the top 10% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #12, Park University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Park University are $8,853 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Park University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,306.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Park University also is in the top 20% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Minot State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. MSU is a small public school located in the town of Minot.
MSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,163 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from MSU take out $20,842 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
UOPX - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $44,983 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $140.
UOPX - Arizona also claimed a spot on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Bayamon, UPR Bayamon is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UPR Bayamon are $4,970 a year. Accounting majors at UPR Bayamon take out an average of $7,521 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the distant town of McMinnville, Linfield OCE is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Linfield OCE undergraduate students pay an average of $14,040 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from Linfield OCE take out $32,026 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Linfield OCE excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Golden Gate University - San Francisco landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco undergraduate students pay an average of $11,343 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #18, Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 per year.
Southwest Minnesota State University also claimed a spot on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Metropolitan State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year. Accounting majors at Metro State take out an average of $34,429 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the large city of San Juan, UPR Rio Piedras is a public college with a large student population.
UPR Rio Piedras undergraduate students pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UPR Rio Piedras accumulate an average of around $7,096 in student debt.
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Dickinson State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the town of Dickinson, DSU is a public college with a small student population.
DSU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from DSU carry an average student debtload of $24,282.
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With a ranking of #22, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.
IWU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,239 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at IWU accumulate an average of around $38,031 in student debt.
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Northern State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NSU are $11,947 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from NSU carry an average student debtload of $32,042.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, NSU also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Excelsior College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Excelsior College also is in the top 5% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $28,581 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, UMGC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Additional Award Winners
This list represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 1011 different United States accounting schools we analyzed.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Accounting students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
Accounting by Region
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Majors Related to Accounting
Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
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