2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
With 1,311 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #14 most popular major in Maryland.
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.
The Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 31 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Accounting Schools
Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UMGC carry an average student debt load of $27,000.
Out of the 31 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
On average, accounting graduates from UMCP take out $15,627 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $290, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Towson University is a great place for accounting students. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Towson take out is $22,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $267, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means College of Southern Maryland is a great place for accounting students. CSM is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Maryland. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, accounting graduates from Loyola Maryland take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $529.
Community College of Baltimore County came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland ranking. CCBC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
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Salisbury University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Salisbury take out is $23,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $276, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #8, University of Baltimore did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UB is a public school with a small student population.
Strayer University - Maryland ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at Strayer University - Maryland accumulate an average of around $43,197 in student debt.
Prince George’s Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maryland ranking. PGCC is a large public school located in the suburb of Largo.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at PGCC take out is $15,132.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,659 |
| New York | 7,419 |
| 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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