2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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 a degree or certificate, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 253 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for accounting students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Accounting
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $35,678.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year. On average, accounting graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $38,035 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Rasmussen University - Florida also claimed a spot on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Institute of Technology - Online. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $12,240 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Florida Institute of Technology - Online also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great value for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $219, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Winter Park. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Herzing University - Winter Park undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. Accounting majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $49,711 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,491.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Memphis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per year. Accounting majors at UofM take out an average of $27,856 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $129, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Herzing University - Kenner 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 #9 on the list. Herzing University - Kenner is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Kenner.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of around $49,711 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Herzing University - Kenner also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Henderson State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Henderson State University is a small public school located in the town of Arkadelphia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Henderson State University are $9,768 a year. Accounting majors at Henderson State University take out an average of $21,604 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Herzing University - Atlanta undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Herzing University - Atlanta accumulate an average of around $49,711 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Atlanta also is in the top 15% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Mississippi University for Women came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at MUW take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,254.
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Athens State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens State University are $15,810 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Athens State University carry an average student debtload of $31,082.
In addition to its great value ranking, Athens State University is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Delta State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta State University are $8,360 per year.
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Nicholls State University 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 #15 on the list. Located in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year.
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Dalton State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Dalton, DSC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DSC are $10,589 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from DSC carry an average student debtload of $22,752.
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With a ranking of #16, Georgia Southwestern State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. GSW is a small public school located in the town of Americus.
GSW undergraduate students pay an average of $16,186 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from GSW take out $32,798 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of the Cumberlands 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 #18 on the list. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cumberlands are $9,875 a year.
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Sullivan University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
Sullivan University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,500 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Sullivan University accumulate an average of around $40,188 in student debt.
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University of North Georgia 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 #20 on the list. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNG are $16,014 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $21,655.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNG also is in the top 20% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Strayer University - Virginia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Virginia are $13,515 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Strayer University - Virginia carry an average student debtload of $46,420.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Strayer University - Virginia also is in the top 20% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Harding University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harding are $22,230 per year.
Harding excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Strayer University - Florida 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 #23 on the list. Strayer University - Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Florida are $13,515 a year. On average, accounting graduates from Strayer University - Florida take out $46,420 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - North Carolina are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Strayer University - North Carolina take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $46,420.
In addition to its great value ranking, Strayer University - North Carolina is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Florida State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Florida State are $21,683 a year. Accounting majors at Florida State take out an average of $21,007 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Florida State also did well on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 39 | Union University | Jackson, TN |
| 39 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
| 41 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 41 | Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC |
| 41 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 44 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| 44 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 46 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS |
| 46 | DeVry University - Florida | Miramar, FL |
| 46 | Strayer University - Alabama | Birmingham, AL |
| 49 | Strayer University - West Virginia | Scott Depot, WV |
| 49 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 49 | Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,330 |
| Virginia | 1,921 |
| 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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Majors Related to Accounting
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 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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