2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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The Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 301 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Accounting
Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.
Of the 262 students majoring in accounting at Ole Miss, 48% are male and 52% are female.
On average, accounting graduates from Ole Miss take out $20,670 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $359.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 304 students majoring in accounting at USF Tampa, 49% are male and 51% are female.
On average, accounting graduates from USF Tampa take out $18,485 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Accounting at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 230 students majoring in accounting at UA, 59% are male and 41% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UA accumulate an average of around $20,541 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $560.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 272 students majoring in accounting at FAU, 40% are male and 60% are female.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at FAU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,774.
Read full report on Accounting at Florida Atlantic University
Out of the 301 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
Of the 297 students majoring in accounting at UCF, 51% are male and 49% are female.
On average, accounting graduates from UCF take out $19,461 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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George Mason University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
About 54% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 46% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at GMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,638. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $220.
University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
Women make up 49% of the accounting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,983. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $297.
Florida International University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
Of the 247 students majoring in accounting at FIU, 45% are male and 55% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at FIU accumulate an average of around $19,414 in student debt.
Read full report on Accounting at Florida International University
Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 232 students majoring in accounting at KSU Georgia, 51% are male and 49% are female.
Accounting majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $25,608 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $245.
Liberty University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
About 61% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 40% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $28,976 in student debt.
University of Arkansas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
Women make up 36% of the accounting majors at the school.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $293.
Florida State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.
Women make up 38% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at Florida State take out an average of $18,057 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #13, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
About 39% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 61% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from Virginia Tech take out $17,826 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of Kentucky landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
About 40% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 60% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UK accumulate an average of around $21,878 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $393, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.
About 51% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 49% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from Georgia State take out $25,397 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
North Carolina State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 46% of the accounting majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $17,900 in student debt.
With a ranking of #17, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 55% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $21,266. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $173.
Read full report on Accounting at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Auburn University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.
Of the 132 students majoring in accounting at Auburn, 53% are male and 47% are female.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Auburn take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,596. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $473.
University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
Of the 139 students majoring in accounting at UofSC, 52% are male and 48% are female.
Accounting majors at UofSC take out an average of $21,823 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $780, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Accounting at University of South Carolina - Columbia
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 64% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $18,993 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $357, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Accounting at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report
With a ranking of #21, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.
About 53% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 47% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UofM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,591. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $168.
With a ranking of #22, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
About 57% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 43% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $27,840.
Read full report on Accounting at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Clemson University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 47% of the accounting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Clemson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,817. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $399.
University of Florida came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 46% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $15,834.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 108 students majoring in accounting at Louisiana State University, 46% are male and 54% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Louisiana State University carry an average student debt load of $18,971. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $398.
Read full report on Accounting at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Rest of the Top Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 47 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 48 | The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 49 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 50 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA |
| 51 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
| 52 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
| 53 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 54 | Elon University | Elon, NC |
| 54 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 56 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC |
| 56 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
| 58 | Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 58 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA |
| 60 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
Explore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Southeast 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 |
| Alabama | 1,554 |
| Mississippi | 1,076 |
| South Carolina | 987 |
| Arkansas | 626 |
| Kentucky | 748 |
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 Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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