2023 Best Value Accounting Schools in Washington
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 9th in Washington. In fact, 1,634 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Accounting Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best value 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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Clark College the best value school in Washington for accounting students. Located in the city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Clark College are $4,529 a year. Accounting majors at Clark College take out an average of $20,902 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tacoma Community College is a great value for accounting students. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Tacoma Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,929 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, accounting majors at Tacoma Community College accumulate an average of around $16,500 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spokane Community College are $3,826 per year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia Basin College is a great value for accounting students. CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CBC are $5,959 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Washington University is a great value for accounting students. CWU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg.
CWU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,685 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at CWU take out is $18,624. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.
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With a ranking of #6, Olympic College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students. Located in the small city of Bremerton, OC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at OC are $4,101 a year.
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Located in the city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Tacoma are $12,196 per year. On average, accounting graduates from UW Tacoma take out $17,722 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $193.
UW Tacoma not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Accounting Schools in Washington list.
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Western Washington University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $8,703 per year. On average, accounting graduates from WWU take out $23,800 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $161.
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With a ranking of #9, Eastern Washington University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cheney.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at EWU are $7,922 a year. After completing their degree, accounting graduates from EWU carry an average student debtload of $24,510.
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University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW Bothell undergraduate students pay an average of $11,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from UW Bothell take out $17,722 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $193.
UW Bothell not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Accounting Schools in Washington list.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 4,040 |
| Oregon | 772 |
| Nevada | 396 |
| Hawaii | 215 |
| Alaska | 136 |
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Accounting Related Majors for Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 23 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).
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