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    Best AACSB Accredited Accounting Degrees in 2027

    Looking for an accounting degree from a school accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)? Every AACSB accredited accounting degree here comes from a business school we confirmed on AACSB's official list, ranked by Program Score.

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    Best Pick

    University of Houston

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

    Texas

    Score
    75.4of 100
    Cost
    $409.25per credit
    Length
    120credits
    Read Our University of Houston Review

    Programs Ranked

    85

    Schools

    85

    Lowest Cost per Credit

    $305

    States

    33

    Source: School program pages, verified October 2026

    Compare the Best Programs Side by Side

    Every one of these 85 bachelor's programs in accounting sits in a business school with AACSB accreditation, and we matched each to the official AACSB list. You'll find them in 33 states: 57 on campus, 24 fully online, three online degree completion programs and one hybrid.

    Accreditation won't separate them much, but price, format, transfer rules and preparation for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam will. That's where you should spend your time comparing.

    Best Picks

    Best Picks by What Matters Most

    Each pick leads this list on one thing you might care about most.

    • Highest Score75.4 out of 100
      Strongest CredentialsAACSB accreditation confirmed on the official list; certification preparation stated

      University of Houston

      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

      Texas · BBA

      University of Houston's BBA Review
    • Lowest Price$305 per credit

      Southeast Missouri State University

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting

      Missouri · BSBA

      Southeast Missouri State University's BSBA Review
    • Highest Graduate Earnings$130,990 median earnings

      Bucknell University

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting & Financial Management (Accounting)

      Pennsylvania · BSBA

      Bucknell University's BSBA Review
    • Most FlexibleOnline Degree Completion, 7-week terms

      Boise State University

      Accountancy

      Idaho · BBA

      Boise State University's BBA Review

    Method

    How We Chose These Programs

    We started with our ranked bachelor's programs in accounting, in any study format, and kept the ones whose business school holds AACSB accreditation. We order them by Program Score, which weighs cost, graduate earnings, completion, flexibility, track record, accreditation and reputation.

    Each card shows the program's score, out of a possible 100. Where we cite federal data, it comes from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the database every college reports to. Want to see how scoring works? Read the full methodology.

    • The business school is on AACSB's official list
    • We note it when AACSB also accredits the accounting program itself
    • Scored the same way as every list on the site

    Each Program Score blends seven factors: Cost 20%, Graduate Earnings 20%, Completion 15%, Flexibility 15%, Credential Alignment 10%, Track Record 10%, Program Reputation 10% (method version 2.0).

    The Ranking

    Best Programs

    1. 1

      University of Houston

      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

      Texas

      • Fully Online
      • On Campus
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      AACSB accounting accreditation earns a 10 for credential alignment, and 275 accounting degrees awarded a year put track record at 10 too. Cost scores 8.3 at $409.25 per credit, or $49,110 for 120 credits, with a flat online rate. Graduates in this field earn a median $84,668.

      Cost
      $409.25 per credit
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $84,668 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 10 / 10
      • Program Reputation 9.7 / 10

    2. 2

      Appalachian State University

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting

      North Carolina

      • Fully Online
      • On Campus
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Completion scores 9.1 because 74% of students go on to graduate, while AACSB accreditation gives credential alignment a 10. Cost scores 7.1 at $509 per credit, North Carolina residents pay $424, and 8-week courses keep the pace steady. Graduate pay is an $85,580 median.

      Cost
      $509 per credit
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $85,580 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Completion 9.1 / 10
      • Track Record 9.1 / 10

    3. 3

      University of Arizona

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting

      Arizona

      • Fully Online
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Graduate earnings reach 8.4 on a $93,729 median, and the program's standing in accounting lifts reputation to 9.5. Credential alignment hits 10 on AACSB accounting accreditation, and 139 accounting degrees a year lift track record to 9.9. Cost scores 7 at $525 per credit.

      Cost
      $525 per credit
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $93,729 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 9.9 / 10
      • Program Reputation 9.5 / 10

    4. 4

      University of Arkansas

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting

      Arkansas

      • Fully Online
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Cost scores 8.7 at $376.09 per credit across a 120-credit degree. The school confers 142 accounting degrees a year for a perfect 10 in track record, and credential alignment matches it through AACSB accounting accreditation. Reputation adds 9.5.

      Cost
      $376.09 per credit
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $84,097 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 10 / 10
      • Program Reputation 9.5 / 10

    5. 5

      Boise State University

      Accountancy

      Idaho

      • Online Degree Completion
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Cost scores 8.5 at $395 per credit, or $47,400 for 120 credits, and flexibility reaches 7 with six starts a year and 7-week terms. AACSB accounting accreditation takes credential alignment to 10, and 91 accounting degrees awarded annually lift track record to 8.8.

      Cost
      $395 per credit
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $69,257 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 8.8 / 10
      • Cost 8.5 / 10

    6. 6

      University of South Florida

      Accountancy and Analytics

      Florida

      • Fully Online
      • Live and Asynchronous
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      With 253 accounting degrees awarded annually, the University of South Florida has track record at 10, and program reputation scores 9.2. Completion scores 8.6 as 70.5% of students go on to graduate, and AACSB accounting accreditation secures credential alignment at 10. Florida residents pay $211.19 per credit.

      Cost
      $611.39 per credit
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $78,918 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 10 / 10
      • Program Reputation 9.2 / 10

    7. 7

      Florida State University

      Bachelor of Science in Accounting

      Florida

      • On Campus
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Reputation sits at 9.8, and 75% of students go on to graduate for a completion grade of 9.2. AACSB accounting accreditation scores 10 on credential alignment, and 145 accounting degrees a year do the same for track record. Graduates in this field earn a median $91,056.

      Cost
      $636 per creditout-of-state, federal data
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $91,056 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 10 / 10
      • Program Reputation 9.8 / 10

    8. 8

      Northern Illinois University

      Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

      Illinois

      • On Campus
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      IPEDS shows $377 per credit, so cost scores 8.7, and completion scores 8.6 with 70.5% of students going on to graduate. Credential alignment is a 10 thanks to AACSB accounting accreditation, while 104 accounting degrees awarded each year give track record 9.2.

      Cost
      $377 per creditout-of-state, federal data
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $83,573 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 9.2 / 10
      • Program Reputation 8.8 / 10

    9. 9

      California State University-Northridge

      Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Professional Accountancy Option)

      California

      • On Campus
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Completion scores 9.5 because 80% of students go on to graduate, and graduate earnings reach 8.1 on a $92,329 median. Northridge awards 229 accounting degrees annually for a 10 in track record, and credential alignment hits 10 with AACSB accounting accreditation. Professional Accountancy and Information Systems options add choice.

      Cost
      $623 per creditout-of-state, federal data
      Credits
      120 to 122 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $92,329 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 10 / 10
      • Completion 9.5 / 10

    10. 10

      University of Florida

      Bachelor of Science in Accounting

      Florida

      • On Campus
      • Public
      • AACSB
      What Stands Out

      Reputation is a perfect 10, completion reaches 9.6 as 81% of students go on to graduate, and graduate earnings score 8.6 on a $94,941 median. With 145 accounting degrees a year and AACSB accounting accreditation, track record and credential alignment both hit 10.

      Cost
      $856 per creditout-of-state, federal data
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $94,941 median

      Best Scores (out of 10)

      • Credential Alignment 10 / 10
      • Track Record 10 / 10
      • Program Reputation 10 / 10

    Ranked 11 to 25

    The rest of the ranked places, in a shorter card. Each review has the full breakdown.

    5. 15

      James Madison University

      Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

      On Campus · Public · Virginia AACSB

      Cost
      $850 per creditout-of-state, federal data
      Credits
      120 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $98,767 median

      Best Scores Credential Alignment 10 out of 10 Graduate Earnings 9.4 out of 10 Program Reputation 9.2 out of 10

    6. 16

      Temple University

      Accounting

      Fully Online, On Campus · Public · Pennsylvania AACSB

      Cost
      $739 per credit
      Credits
      124 credits
      Graduate Pay
      $85,777 median

      Best Scores Credential Alignment 10 out of 10 Track Record 9.6 out of 10 Program Reputation 9.1 out of 10

    Also on This List

    More Programs on This List (60)

    Every program here meets the list's criteria and is scored the same way. They're in alphabetical order, and each row links to the program page.

    Best AACSB Accredited Programs: more programs on this list, in alphabetical order
    School and Program State Cost per Credit Graduate Pay Format
    Auburn University BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accountancy Visit school AL $1,377* $86,222 On Campus, Online
    Ball State University BA/BS Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school IN $578 $75,559 Fully Online, On Campus, asynchronous
    Bentley University BS Accounting Visit school MA $2,033* $108,343 On Campus
    Binghamton University BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school NY $1,123* $106,323 On Campus
    Boston College BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting Visit school MA $2,313* $126,461 On Campus
    Bucknell University BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting & Financial Management (Accounting) Visit school PA $2,248* $130,990 On Campus
    Central Connecticut State University BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school CT $350* $74,408 On Campus
    East Carolina University BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting Visit school NC $889.63 $79,351 Online Degree Completion, On Campus
    Fairfield University BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school CT $1,915* $110,586 On Campus
    Florida Atlantic University BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school FL $599* $77,465 On Campus
    George Mason University BS Bachelor of Science in Business with Accounting Concentration Visit school VA $1,453* $91,132 Fully Online
    Illinois State University BS Accounting - Business Analytics Visit school IL $804* $84,458 On Campus
    Lehigh University BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting Visit school PA $2,660* $125,874 On Campus
    Loyola University Maryland BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school MD $1,905* $103,352 On Campus
    Miami University-Oxford BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting Visit school OH $1,464* $101,808 On Campus
    Michigan State University BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school MI $1,484* $96,093 On Campus
    Missouri State University-Springfield BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school MO $317 $70,614 Fully Online
    Montclair State University BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school NJ $830* $84,906 On Campus
    Nichols College BSBA BSBA in Accounting Visit school MA $440 $78,894 Fully Online, On Campus
    North Carolina State University at Raleigh BS Accounting (BS) Visit school NC $1,274* $83,689 On Campus
    Oklahoma State University-Main Campus BSBA Accounting: External Reporting, Control, and Auditing, BSBA Visit school OK $698* $81,039 On Campus
    Oregon State University BS Accounting Visit school OR $438 $75,219 Fully Online
    Pennsylvania State University-World Campus BS Accounting Visit school PA $644 $88,192 Fully Online, asynchronous
    Portland State University BS Accounting (Bachelor of Science) Visit school OR $904* $77,226 Hybrid, Online, On Campus, Evenings and Weekends
    Providence College BS Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Visit school RI $2,233* $103,245 On Campus
    Rutgers University-New Brunswick BS Accounting and Accounting Information Systems Major (Bachelor of Science in Business) Visit school NJ $1,124* $89,087 On Campus
    Rutgers University-Newark BS Accounting and Accounting Information Systems Major (B.S., Rutgers Business School Newark; formerly the Accounting major) Visit school NJ $1,124* $89,087 On Campus
    Salisbury University BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school MD $782* $89,535 On Campus
    Santa Clara University BS Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accounting Visit school CA $2,021* $130,087 On Campus
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania BSBA Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Visit school PA $354 $63,186 Fully Online, On Campus
    Southeast Missouri State University BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting Visit school MO $305 $69,868 Fully Online
    Southern Illinois University Edwardsville BSA Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Visit school IL $309* $69,610 On Campus
    SUNY Polytechnic Institute BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school NY $353 $55,821 Fully Online, asynchronous
    Texas State University BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school TX $717* $78,418 On Campus
    Texas Tech University BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school TX $708* $89,891 On Campus
    The University of Texas at Austin BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school TX $2,061* $105,143 On Campus
    Towson University BS Accounting major (B.S., College of Business and Economics) Visit school MD $1,077* $91,252 On Campus
    University at Albany BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school NY $1,144* $98,010 On Campus
    University at Buffalo BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school NY $1,153* $92,314 On Campus
    University of Central Florida BSBA Accounting (BSBA) Visit school FL $891.07 $79,563 On Campus
    University of Connecticut BS Accounting (BS) Visit school CT $1,654* $106,959 On Campus
    University of Delaware BS Accounting (B.S.) Visit school DE $1,633* $105,425 On Campus
    University of Georgia BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school GA $1,325 $93,260 On Campus
    University of Illinois Chicago BS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Visit school IL $962* $86,088 On Campus
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign BS Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Visit school IL $1,227* $101,098 On Campus
    University of Iowa BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school IA $1,046* $92,767 On Campus
    University of Maryland-College Park BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting Visit school MD $1,645* $97,314 On Campus
    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting Visit school MN $1,396* $96,109 On Campus
    University of Mississippi BAccy Bachelor of Accountancy Visit school MS $1,185* $85,482 On Campus
    University of North Dakota BAcc Bachelor of Accountancy Visit school ND $577* $82,187 Fully Online, On Campus
    University of North Texas BBA Accounting B.B.A. Visit school TX $757* $79,124 On Campus
    University of Notre Dame BBA Accountancy Visit school IN $2,688* $115,909 On Campus
    University of Toledo BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school OH $473.27 $74,103 Fully Online
    University of Utah BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting Visit school UT $990* $94,253 On Campus
    University of Washington-Seattle Campus BS Accounting Major Visit school WA $1,404* $88,393 On Campus
    University of Wisconsin-Madison BBA Business: Accounting, BBA Visit school WI $1,688* $101,390 On Campus
    Villanova University BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Visit school PA $2,228* $120,207 On Campus
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University BS Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting and Business Analysis Visit school VA $1,432* $99,528 On Campus
    Western Illinois University BB Bachelor of Business in Accountancy Visit school IL $350.10 $71,059 Fully Online, On Campus
    William Paterson University of New Jersey BS Accounting (BS) Visit school NJ $828* $71,745 Fully Online, On Campus
    Cost per credit is the published rate unless marked. Each program's score is on its review. * Estimated from the out-of-state tuition the school reports to the federal government. Graduate pay is the median for this field at each school, from the College Scorecard.

    What AACSB Accreditation Tells You

    AACSB accreditation covers a school's business programs, not the whole college. Because we matched each program to the official list, you don't have to take a school's word for it. Of the 85 programs here, 80 name AACSB alone and five also list another accreditation.

    Think of it as a quality check on the business school, and a handy first filter. It won't tell you whether a program fits your state's CPA rules, and it won't make one school cheaper than another.

    Campus and Distance Formats

    Fifty-seven programs are on campus, which works well if you want classes, clubs and recruiting events close by. Twenty-four are fully online. Three more are online degree completion programs for students who already have credits, and one is hybrid.

    Pick the format that fits your week first. Then compare the programs inside it.

    Compare Cost and Credit Hours

    A low per-credit price can still add up if a program asks for more credits or adds fees. Where schools publish a total, tuition runs from $36,600 to $106,928.40.

    Most programs that state a credit count ask for 120 credits, and that's 45 of the 56 that do. The traditional route to a CPA license is 150 semester hours, so ask each school how you'd earn the extra 30. Check your state board's rules first, because many states also offer a bachelor's plus experience path.

    Public universities often charge less to state residents, and 74 of these schools are public. Five programs accept prior learning credit, which can shorten your degree and lower your bill.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Are the Best AACSB Accredited Accounting Degrees in 2027?
    The #1 AACSB accredited accounting degree for 2027 is University of Houston's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting. Its school awards about 275 bachelor's degrees in accounting each year (one of the most on this list). You pay $409.25 per credit (lower than most programs on this list). You can study fully online. #2 is Appalachian State University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting. You can study fully online, with 8-week terms. 74% of its transfer students go on to graduate (higher than most programs on this list). #3 is University of Arizona's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting. You can study fully online. Its school awards about 139 bachelor's degrees in accounting each year (more than most programs on this list).

    Does AACSB Accreditation Matter for an Accounting Degree?
    It helps. Employers and graduate schools know the AACSB name, and it shows the business school meets a recognized standard. You don't need it to sit for the CPA exam, though. State boards look at your credit hours and coursework, so confirm those with your board before you enroll.

    Which Study Formats Do AACSB Accounting Programs Offer?
    You'll find 57 campus programs, 24 fully online programs, three online degree completion programs and one hybrid program. Each program card shows its format, so you can choose what fits your schedule. Check each school's page for any proctored exams or in-person requirements.

    Sources

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