2023 Best Accounting Schools in North Dakota
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in North Dakota. With 277 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Accounting Schools in North Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in North Dakota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in North Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Best Accounting Colleges.
Top North Dakota Schools in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named University of Mary the best school in North Dakota for accounting students. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - North Dakota. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in North Dakota list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Rasmussen University - North Dakota carry an average student debtload of $18,551.
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The excellent programs at University of North Dakota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in North Dakota. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UND carry an average student debtload of $23,581.
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The excellent programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in North Dakota. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
On average, accounting graduates from North Dakota State University take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dickinson State University is a great place for accounting students. DSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Dickinson.
Accounting majors at DSU take out an average of $20,856 in student loans while working on their egree.
Minot State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public school with a small student population.
University of Jamestown came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Schools in North Dakota ranking. UJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jamestown.
With a ranking of #8, Mayville State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. Mayville State University is a small public school located in the rural area of Mayville.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,505 |
| Missouri | 1,655 |
| Iowa | 953 |
| Kansas | 1,036 |
| Nebraska | 466 |
| South Dakota | 241 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Accounting
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 8 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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