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2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

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Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 1,295 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 16 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maryland.

Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 30% are male.

On average, accounting graduates from UMGC take out $22,922 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 154 students majoring in accounting at UMCP, 41% are male and 59% are female.

Accounting majors at UMCP take out an average of $15,912 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 117 students majoring in accounting at Towson, 41% are male and 59% are female.

Accounting majors at Towson take out an average of $20,491 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 $219.

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#4

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Loyola University Maryland is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

About 43% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 57% are male.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $855.

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#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Salisbury University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Maryland. Salisbury is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury.

About 41% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 59% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Salisbury accumulate an average of around $22,858 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $396, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

McDaniel College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of Westminster, McDaniel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 35% of the accounting majors at the school.

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#7

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 43 students majoring in accounting at The Mount, 65% are male and 35% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at The Mount accumulate an average of around $19,727 in student debt.

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#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

With a ranking of #8, Morgan State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 38% are male.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Morgan State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,966.

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#9

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 21 students majoring in accounting at Frostburg State, 76% are male and 24% are female.

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#10

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills.

Women make up 46% of the accounting majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Stevenson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,858.

Full Accounting at Stevenson University Report

Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,641
New York 7,403
New Jersey 2,155
District of Columbia 467
Delaware 305

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

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 16 schools only.

  • 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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