Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program — and school — that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for accounting degrees. Here’s the range:
14% above average compared to other degrees
13% above average compared to other degrees
5% below average compared to other degrees
What do accounting graduates earn?
Accounting students make an average of $85,165 per year after graduation. This is 28% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.
Top 83% of degrees
0% above average compared to other degrees
Tuition costs for popular accounting schools in the US
There are 2350 schools in the US that offer a accounting degree. The accounting schools in the nation with the highest enrollment are University of California-Irvine, University of California-Davis and New York University. Here's a breakdown of tuition costs for the schools that award the most degrees in accounting per year:
| School Name | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|
| University of California-Irvine | $13,738 |
| University of California-Davis | $14,419 |
| New York University | $50,464 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,730 |
| San Diego State University | $7,460 |
| Boston University | $52,082 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $14,826 |
| University of Southern California | $54,259 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $18,436 |
| Northeastern University | $49,497 |
Top US schools for an accounting degree
The following chart lists the most prestigious schools offering accounting degrees, along with their average acceptance rate and tuition costs:
| School Name | Acceptance Rate | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | 9% | $53,534 |
| Claremont McKenna College | 10% | $52,825 |
| Vanderbilt University | 11% | $47,664 |
| College of the Ozarks | 13% | $19,130 |
| Georgetown University | 16% | $52,300 |
| Rice University | 16% | $45,608 |
| University of Southern California | 16% | $54,259 |
| Washington University in St Louis | 16% | $51,533 |
| Pitzer College | 16% | $52,236 |
| University of Notre Dame | 19% | $51,505 |
Cheapest US schools for an accounting degree
Of the schools in the US that offer an accounting degree, the following have the lowest tuition costs:
| School Name | Tuition |
|---|---|
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 |
| Luna Community College | $1,298 |
| Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute | $1,350 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | $1,540 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | $1,578 |
| New Mexico Junior College | $1,776 |
| Northland Pioneer College | $1,808 |
| Pamlico Community College | $1,867 |
| Martin Community College | $1,886 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | $1,900 |
