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2023 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best Accounting Master's Degree School for You

Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 1,554 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Accounting Master's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Auburn take out while working on their Master's Degree is $25,301.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 11 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

The excellent master’s degree programs at Samford University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Alabama. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Samford take out while working on their Master's Degree is $18,425.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UAB take out while working on their Master's Degree is $29,921.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #6, University of North Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

While working on their Master's Degree, accounting majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $25,241 in student debt.

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University of South Alabama came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.

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With a ranking of #9, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their master’s degree. AUM is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

After completing their Master's Degree, accounting graduates from AUM carry an average student debtload of $23,009.

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#10

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Alabama State is a small public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Alabama State take out while working on their Master's Degree is $22,201.

Full Accounting at Alabama State University Report

Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 3,730
Georgia 2,324
Tennessee 1,222
Louisiana 880
Virginia 1,858
North Carolina 2,113
West Virginia 519
Mississippi 1,076
South Carolina 987
Arkansas 626
Kentucky 748

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

Majors Similar to Accounting

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 11 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

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