2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 99,265 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #8 most popular major in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 213 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named Baruch College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Baruch is a large public school located in the large city of New York.
Of the 660 students majoring in accounting at Baruch, 43% are male and 57% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Baruch accumulate an average of around $15,777 in student debt.
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Out of the 213 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 46% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from QC carry an average student debt load of $14,978.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Brooklyn College is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.
About 60% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 40% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Brooklyn College accumulate an average of around $17,122 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Women make up 34% of the accounting majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $831.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
Women make up 65% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at UMGC take out an average of $28,581 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Maryland - College Park came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UMCP is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park.
About 49% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 51% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UMCP take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,470. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $290.
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Temple University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Women make up 53% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from Temple take out $25,540 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $284.
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Rutgers University - Newark landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Rutgers Newark is a large public school located in the city of Newark.
Women make up 51% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from Rutgers Newark take out $23,464 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 $265.
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Lehman College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 58% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from Lehman take out $17,136 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #10, Binghamton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Vestal.
About 41% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 59% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Binghamton University carry an average student debt load of $18,667. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $305.
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Rowan University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Rowan is a large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.
Of the 165 students majoring in accounting at Rowan, 70% are male and 30% are female.
Accounting majors at Rowan take out an average of $22,060 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $330.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.
Of the 146 students majoring in accounting at Rutgers New Brunswick, 47% are male and 53% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $23,464 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $265.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.
About 46% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 54% are male.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.
About 43% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 57% are male.
Accounting majors at Pitt take out an average of $24,068 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $435, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University at Buffalo ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.
Of the 124 students majoring in accounting at University at Buffalo, 73% are male and 27% are female.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at University at Buffalo take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,446.
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University at Albany ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 124 students majoring in accounting at UAlbany, 54% are male and 46% are female.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UAlbany take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,436. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $249.
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Kean University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a large student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 48% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Kean take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,105.
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With a ranking of #18, Towson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.
Women make up 42% of the accounting majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Towson carry an average student debt load of $23,256. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $267, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Fordham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 117 students majoring in accounting at Fordham U, 61% are male and 39% are female.
Accounting majors at Fordham U take out an average of $21,325 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $645, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Syracuse University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 45% of the accounting majors at the school.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $607, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pace University - New York landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
About 53% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 47% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Pace University carry an average student debt load of $25,484. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $465, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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St John’s University - New York ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. STJ is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Queens.
About 50% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 50% are male.
Accounting majors at STJ take out an average of $23,412 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $643, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Hunter College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 106 students majoring in accounting at Hunter, 38% are male and 62% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Hunter carry an average student debt load of $16,423.
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Montclair State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 106 students majoring in accounting at Montclair State, 54% are male and 46% are female.
On average, accounting graduates from Montclair State take out $21,980 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 $215.
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SUNY Old Westbury ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 47% of the accounting majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at SUNY Old Westbury accumulate an average of around $22,390 in student debt.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Accounting students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Siena College | Loudonville, NY |
| 32 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA |
| 34 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 35 | SUNY Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY |
| 35 | University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| 37 | Saint Joseph’s University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 38 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA |
| 39 | Georgetown University | Washington, DC |
| 40 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 40 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ |
| 42 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
Explore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,659 |
| New York | 7,419 |
| Maryland | 1,311 |
| New Jersey | 2,166 |
| District of Columbia | 497 |
| Delaware | 306 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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