2023 Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Minnesota. With 1,505 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 43 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota
The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our 2023 rankings named College of Saint Benedict the best school in Minnesota for accounting students. Located in the suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, accounting graduates from CSB take out $26,323 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at Saint Johns University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Minnesota. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, SJU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, accounting graduates from SJU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UST MN take out is $22,750.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dakota County Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from DCTC carry an average student debtload of $16,325.
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Out of the 43 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. M State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Fergus Falls.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at M State accumulate an average of around $18,336 in student debt.
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Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Accounting majors at Gustavus Adolphus take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Accounting majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $23,739 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $293, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus carry an average student debtload of $20,186.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #10 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Rasmussen University - Minnesota carry an average student debtload of $18,551.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,655 |
| Iowa | 953 |
| Kansas | 1,036 |
| Nebraska | 466 |
| South Dakota | 241 |
| North Dakota | 277 |
Accounting Related Rankings by Major
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Accounting Focus Areas
| 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 25 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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