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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington

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Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 3rd in Washington. In fact, 1,628 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Our analysis found Gonzaga University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Gonzaga carry an average student debtload of $20,552.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a small student population.

Accounting majors at UW Tacoma take out an average of $14,971 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $14,971 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.

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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Seattle University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Washington. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Bothell Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Washington. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UW Bothell accumulate an average of around $14,971 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.

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With a ranking of #6, Central Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. CWU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at CWU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,917. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.

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Seattle Pacific University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

Whitworth University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane.

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Washington State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, accounting graduates from Wazzu take out $23,094 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $301, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at WWU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,924. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $180.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded
California 3,971
Oregon 718
Nevada 396
Hawaii 215
Alaska 135

Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 68,501
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19,139
Accounting and Finance 3,781
Accounting and Business/Management 1,538
Other Accounting and Related Services 844
Auditing 179

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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